Sakura

Girl name

Sakura has been given to 1,783 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2012.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,783

Peak year

2012 (87 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▼ -13%

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sakura.

1,782 babies since 1990

1,779 babies since 1976

1,789 babies since 1980

1,776 babies since 1942

1,793 babies since 1959

1,773 babies since 1921

1,771 babies since 1990

1,797 babies since 1985

How popular is the name Sakura?

Sakura has been given to 1,783 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sakura peak?

Sakura peaked in 2012, when 87 babies were given the name.

Is Sakura a girl or boy name?

Sakura is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Sakura are girls).

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