Sakari
Every Sakari since 1993 — 945 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sakari
Sakari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,207 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 945 American babies have been named Sakari — about 69% girls and 31% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sakari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sakari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,207 | 32 | #3,572 |
| 2024 | 27 | #5,005 | 40 | #3,091 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,174 | 36 | #3,333 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,096 | 18 | #5,395 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,227 | 17 | #5,515 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,525 | 25 | #4,123 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,633 | 28 | #3,881 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,053 | 22 | #4,585 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,776 | 13 | #6,603 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,322 | 15 | #6,002 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,419 | 10 | #7,934 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,997 | 8 | #9,470 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,287 | 5 | #13,703 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,814 | 5 | #13,847 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,695 | — | — |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,455 | — | — |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,293 | — | — |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,315 | — | — |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,923 | 6 | #12,092 |
| 2006 | 42 | #3,720 | — | — |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,964 | — | — |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,346 | — | — |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,208 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,349 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,843 | 5 | #11,977 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,506 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,027 | — | — |
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Famous people named Sakari
- Sakari Tuomioja Politician · 1911–1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sakari in 2025?
Sakari ranked #5,207 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sakari?
945 babies have been named Sakari in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sakari most popular?
Sakari peaked in 2023, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Sakari a boy or girl name?
Sakari is used for both: about 69% of babies named Sakari have been girls and 31% boys.
Is the name Sakari rising or falling?
Sakari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sakari?
Well-known people named Sakari include Sakari Tuomioja (politician).