Declining since 2018, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Sparrow since 1977
Babies named Sparrow per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 20 | 0 |
| 2000s | 62 | 0 |
| 2010s | 592 | 91 |
| 2020s | 326 | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Sparrow entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1977 but remained uncommon for decades. It reached its highest popularity in 2017, with a rank that year placing it well outside the top 1,000. Since 2018, its usage has been on a gradual decline. In 2025, the name ranked 4,067th, with approximately 1 in 45,922 girls receiving the name. Sparrow fits the trend of nature and bird names, such as Wren and Lark, but remains a rare choice. The name has not been recorded with strong association to any particular U.S. state or cultural group, reflecting its modern, creative appeal.
Sparrow is an English vocabulary word, derived from Old English 'spearwa,' referring to a small passerine bird. It has been used as a given name in modern times, part of the trend of bird names and nature-inspired names. The name's usage as a first name is relatively recent, gaining attention in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Spar, Row, Sparry
Variants: Sparowe, Sparow
Sibling names for Sparrow
Names that share Sparrow's style, for a brother or sister.
