Rising since 2014, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Sacred since 2003
Babies named Sacred per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 | 0 |
| 2010s | 42 | 0 |
| 2020s | 72 | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Sacred is a rare modern word name first recorded in 2003. As of 2025, it ranked 8,362 in the U.S., with a one-in-133,939 incidence. The name's popularity has been rising steadily since 2014, and it reached its peak rank in the latest year. Geographically, it is most common in Texas. Sacred is used as a unisex name and belongs to a category of aspirational virtue names that have gained modest traction in recent decades. Its meaning, drawn from the English word for something holy, gives it a spiritual connotation without ties to any specific religious tradition. The name remains extremely uncommon, but its trajectory suggests increasing, if still niche, appeal.
Sacred is a modern English word name, first recorded in the United States in 2003. It is drawn directly from the adjective meaning 'holy' or 'consecrated.' The name likely emerged as part of a trend of virtue names and aspirational word names in the 21st century. Its use remains rare, with primary usage concentrated in Texas.
Where Sacred is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Sacred
Names that share Sacred's style, for a brother or sister.
