Sarkis

A boy's name of Latin origin with 949 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#7629 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

plural of sarki

Sarkis is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, the Armenian form of Sergius, from the Latin Sergius, a Roman family name of uncertain meaning — possibly from the Etruscan, meaning 'to serve' or of uncertain Etruscan heritage — the name of an early Christian martyr.

With over 949 recorded births, Sarkis is the distinctly Armenian form of the name — used in Armenian communities globally. Saint Sergius (Sarkis) and his companion Bacchus were Roman soldiers martyred c. 303 AD for refusing to worship pagan gods — they became two of the most venerated early Christian martyrs, and their feast day is celebrated in the Armenian, Roman, and Orthodox churches. Sarkis is a name of Armenian Christian identity and martyrs' courage.

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Sarkis is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Latin naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Sarkis creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

#7629

Current Rank

949

Total births

Since 1914

1992

Peak year

27 births

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Popularity Over Time

Sarkis was #5440 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7629, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1914Peak: 1992 (27 births)Current: #7629

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Sarkis
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	60	#7434	▼
2010s	128	#7234	▼
2000s	167	#5402	▼
1990s	216	#3335	▲
1980s	138	#3651	▲
1970s	31	#5245	▲
1960s	8	#3293	▲
1950s	7	#3415	▲
1940s	6	#3442	▼
1930s	52	#3579	▼
1920s	115	#2923	▲
1910s	21	#4087	—

The Story of Sarkis

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1992, Sarkis is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Sarkis are most likely born between 1982 and 2002.

How rare is Sarkis?

Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Sarkis — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1914, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 216 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Sarkis by the numbers

Would fill 20 school buses
Meeting one Sarkis per day would take 2.6 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(74 years, 1914–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Sarkis
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	11	#7629	+4 (57.1%)
2023	7	#10607	-8 (-53.3%)
2022	15	#6092	+1 (7.1%)
2021	14	#6284	+1 (7.7%)
2020	13	#6556	+2 (18.2%)
2019	11	#7549	+2 (22.2%)
2018	9	#8699	0
2017	9	#8714	-1 (-10.0%)
2016	10	#8062	-6 (-37.5%)
2015	16	#5697	+2 (14.3%)
2014	14	#6248	0
2013	14	#6186	-11 (-44.0%)
2012	25	#4106	+12 (92.3%)
2011	13	#6522	+6 (85.7%)
2010	7	#10556	-13 (-65.0%)
2009	20	#4895	+7 (53.8%)
2008	13	#6698	-6 (-31.6%)
2007	19	#4949	+5 (35.7%)
2006	14	#6037	+1 (7.7%)
2005	13	#6154	-2 (-13.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sarkis a boy's or girl's name?

Sarkis is primarily a boy's name.

When was Sarkis most popular?

Sarkis reached its peak popularity in 1992 with 27 births that year. It is currently ranked #7629 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Sarkis?

Sarkis is currently ranked #7629 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 949 babies since 1914.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–2024