Saagar
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 113 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Saagar is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 113 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Saagar is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Saagar is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit sagar meaning 'ocean, sea.' The ocean is one of the most powerful symbols in Indian culture and Hindu cosmology — Sagara was a legendary king of the Solar dynasty in Hindu epics, and the ocean itself is called sagar in his honor.
Saagar places the immensity and depth of the ocean at the heart of a name — a child of boundless capacity and depth. It is used across India and in Indian diaspora communities as a beautifully aspirational nature name.
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Saagar is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Saagar has been recorded as a boy's name since 1986, with 113 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Saagar has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1986.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29 | #9302 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 70 | #6675 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 14 | #5975 | — |
The Story of Saagar
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1997, Saagar is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Saagar are most likely born between 1987 and 2004.
How rare is Saagar?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Saagar is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1986, peaked in the 1990s with 70 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Saagar by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 1986–2004)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | #8768 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10621 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10414 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7403 |
| 1999 | 8 | #7737 |
| 1997 | 12 | #5218 |
| 1996 | 9 | #6393 |
| 1995 | 5 | #10026 |
| 1993 | 10 | #5700 |
| 1992 | 8 | #6581 |
| 1991 | 10 | #5435 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6308 |
| 1987 | 8 | #5367 |
| 1986 | 6 | #6582 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1986–2004