Sakura
3 countries#2895 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sakura was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,783 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #2895 · peaked in 2012 with 87 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Hawaii
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
249 births recorded 2002–2022 · currently #2664 · peaked in 2018 with 25 births
Most common in: Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
188 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #3192 · peaked in 2018 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
188 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sakura’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2728 | — |
| 2007 | #2433 | ↑295 |
| 2008 | #2485 | ↓52 |
| 2009 | #2286 | ↑199 |
| 2010 | #2360 | ↓74 |
| 2011 | #2298 | ↑62 |
| 2012 | #2160 | ↑138 |
| 2013 | #2408 | ↓248 |
| 2014 | #2714 | ↓306 |
| 2015 | #2646 | ↑68 |
| 2016 | #2829 | ↓183 |
| 2017 | #2573 | ↑256 |
| 2018 | #2810 | ↓237 |
| 2019 | #2784 | ↑26 |
| 2020 | #3015 | ↓231 |
| 2021 | #2892 | ↑123 |
| 2022 | #3171 | ↓279 |
| 2023 | #3386 | ↓215 |
| 2024 | #2976 | ↑410 |
| 2025 | #2895 | ↑81 |
Frequently asked questions about Sakura
Is Sakura a popular name?
Yes — Sakura currently ranks #2895 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sakura more common for boys or girls?
Sakura is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sakura most popular?
Sakura peaked in 2012 in United States, with 87 recorded births that year.
Is Sakura rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sakura’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7995 in 1970 to #2895 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sakura?
At least 2,220 babies have been recorded with the name Sakura across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Sakura popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sakura appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Sakura?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sakura include Raniyah, Rosanna, Stephany.
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