Sarann
A girl's name of Khmer origin with 86 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Sarann is a two-syllable girl's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 86 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Sarann ranks #14932 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Sarann is a girl's baby name of Khmer origin, used in Cambodia — from the Khmer language, meaning 'moon' or associated with moonlight and the lunar qualities of beauty and gentleness. It reflects the deep influence of Sanskrit on Khmer naming traditions.
Cambodia's naming traditions blend indigenous Khmer vocabulary with Sanskrit Buddhist influences. Sarann's lunar meaning places it in the tradition of moon names that appear across Asian cultures — names that evoke the soft, reflected light that guides people through the night.
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Sarann is cataloged under the Khmer naming tradition. Names from the Khmer tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Sarann has been recorded as a girl's name since 1935, with 86 total births. Browse the Khmer names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sarann has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1935.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 15 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 6 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 27 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 17 | — |
The Story of Sarann
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1947, Sarann is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Sarann are most likely born between 1937 and 1957.
How rare is Sarann?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Sarann — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1935, peaked in the 1940s with 27 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sarann by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1935–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #14932 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17264 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17899 |
| 1998 | 5 | #16100 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15282 |
| 1991 | 5 | #14910 |
| 1969 | 6 | #7280 |
| 1953 | 5 | #6379 |
| 1947 | 10 | #3662 |
| 1943 | 5 | #5263 |
| 1942 | 7 | #4063 |
| 1941 | 5 | #4977 |
| 1938 | 6 | #4271 |
| 1937 | 6 | #4194 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4800 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1935–2024