Sacha Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
23% Masculine / 77% Feminine
Meaning:
Sacha is a French name meaning 'defender of mankind'.
Meaning of the Name Sacha
Sacha is a unisex name of French origin. It is a diminutive form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind'. Sacha is also a popular name in Russia and other Slavic countries, where it is derived from the Russian name Aleksandr. The name gained popularity in the United States due to the renowned French actor Sacha Guitry. Sacha is a charming and versatile name with a touch of European flair.
Popularity of the Name Sacha
The popularity for the name Sacha peaked in popularity in the year 1977 with 103 births, which ranked number 2,034 out of 16,561 unique names for that year. Sacha had the most female births in 1977 with 103, which ranked number 1,192 out of 11,328 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 43, which ranked number 2,858 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Sacha has declined sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 22 births, a decline of -31.25%. Among males, Sacha has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 22 births, an increase of 37.50%. Among females, Sacha has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sacha
- 20 Year Trend of Sacha: -31.25%
- 10 Year Trend of Sacha: -31.25%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Sacha: 37.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sacha: -100.00%
Popularity of Sacha by State
For males, Sacha was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sacha. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sacha
- Total Births of Sacha: 21 (-3.68%)
- Male Births of Sacha: 23 (3.24%) 0
Given the downward trend of Sacha over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.68% decrease in total births, for a total of 21 births in 2024. Male births for Sacha have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 23 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.24%.