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.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Sascha since 1880
Total births
378
Total since 1880
Peak year
2007
17 births
in 2023
10
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+6%
↗
vs previous 5 years