Sarah Herbert

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sarah Herbert — princess
787K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sarah Herbert is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Sarah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Śārāh (שָׂרָה), meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." Wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The surname Herbert: A. P. Herbert (1890–1971), English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist Adam Herbert (born 1943), former president of Indiana University and of the University of North Florida Alfred Herbert (1866–1957), former manufacturer of machine tools Amanda Herbert (born 1943), British cytopathologist and histopathologist Andrew Herbert (born 1954), British computer scientist Anthony Reed Herbert, English politician and lawyer, member of the British National Front Aubrey Herbert (1880–1923), British diplomat, traveller and intelligence officer Ben Herbert (born 1979), American football. Sarah is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 787K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sarah reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sarah

Meaning: princess

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Śārāh (שָׂרָה), meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." Wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible.

Surname: Herbert

English

A. P. Herbert (1890–1971), English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist Adam Herbert (born 1943), former president of Indiana University and of the University of North Florida Alfred Herbert (1866–1957), former manufacturer of machine tools Amanda Herbert (born 1943), British cytopathologist and histopathologist Andrew Herbert (born 1954), British computer scientist Anthony Reed Herbert, English politician and lawyer, member of the British National Front Aubrey Herbert (1880–1923), British diplomat, traveller and intelligence officer Ben Herbert (born 1979), American football.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sarah is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sarah by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sarah Herbert:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sarah?
The first name Sarah originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Śārāh (שָׂרָה), meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." Wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible.
When was Sarah most popular?
The name Sarah reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Herbert?
The surname Herbert originates from English. A. P. Herbert (1890–1971), English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist Adam Herbert (born 1943), former president of Indiana University and of the University of North Florida Alfred Herbert (1866–1957), former manufacturer of machine tools Amanda Herbert (born 1943), British cytopathologist and histopathologist Andrew Herbert (born 1954), British computer scientist Anthony Reed Herbert, English politician and lawyer, member of the British National Front Aubrey Herbert (1880–1923), British diplomat, traveller and intelligence officer Ben Herbert (born 1979), American football.
What are the origins of the name Sarah Herbert?
The name Sarah Herbert combines two different traditions: the first name Sarah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Herbert originates from English.
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