Saskia
5 countries#734 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Saskia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,007 births recorded 1989–2024 · peaked in 1999 with 410 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,751 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #734 · peaked in 1999 with 383 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,230 births recorded 1961–2025 · currently #4265 · peaked in 2024 with 41 births
Most common in: New York, California, Florida, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
816 births recorded 1951–2022 · currently #2239 · peaked in 1999 with 27 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Nord, Hérault, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
227 births recorded 1989–2024 · peaked in 1999 with 19 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
29 births recorded 1997–2012 · peaked in 1999 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Saskia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #227 | — |
| 2003 | #238 | ↓11 |
| 2004 | #199 | ↑39 |
| 2005 | #261 | ↓62 |
| 2006 | #316 | ↓55 |
| 2007 | #311 | ↑5 |
| 2008 | #309 | ↑2 |
| 2009 | #444 | ↓135 |
| 2010 | #372 | ↑72 |
| 2011 | #392 | ↓20 |
| 2012 | #454 | ↓62 |
| 2013 | #445 | ↑9 |
| 2014 | #613 | ↓168 |
| 2015 | #595 | ↑18 |
| 2016 | #585 | ↑10 |
| 2017 | #549 | ↑36 |
| 2018 | #680 | ↓131 |
| 2019 | #641 | ↑39 |
| 2020 | #637 | ↑4 |
| 2021 | #734 | ↓97 |
Frequently asked questions about Saskia
Is Saskia a popular name?
Yes — Saskia currently ranks #734 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Saskia more common for boys or girls?
Saskia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Saskia most popular?
Saskia peaked in 1999 in England & Wales, with 383 recorded births that year.
Is Saskia rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Saskia’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #231 in 1996 to #734 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Saskia?
At least 6,053 babies have been recorded with the name Saskia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Saskia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Saskia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Saskia?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Saskia include Sallie, Seneca, Solange.
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