Everything about the name SASCHA

Meaning, origin, history

The name Sascha is of German origin and means "defender of man." It is a variant spelling of the name Alexander, which itself means "defender of mankind" or "helper of mankind." The name Sascha has been used in Germany for centuries and was popularized outside of Germany by famous people such as the Russian-born ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, who went by the nickname Sascha. Today, Sascha is still a popular given name in German-speaking countries and has also gained popularity in other parts of Europe and beyond. Despite its gender-neutral nature, Sascha is more commonly used for boys than girls.

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Popularity of the name SASCHA since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The statistics you've provided show the annual number of births given the name Sascha in the United States from 1967 to 2023. Over this period, there have been a total of 378 babies named Sascha.

Analyzing the data, we can observe fluctuations in the popularity of the name Sascha over time. The name's highest point of popularity was in 2007 with 17 births, while it reached its lowest point in several years with only 5 births each in 1980, 2014, and 2022.

However, it's worth noting that the popularity of Sascha has shown signs of resurgence recently. After a low point in 2017 with only 7 births, there were 13 births recorded in 2021 and another spike to 10 births in 2023. This suggests that while Sascha may not be one of the most popular names in the United States overall, it does maintain a consistent presence among newborns.

In conclusion, despite fluctuations over time, the name Sascha has maintained a steady presence among babies born in the United States from 1967 to 2023.