National Sarah Day
Friday, June 26, 2026
From Scripture to Colonial America. Sarah became a given name in Christian Europe during the Reformation, when Protestant families began choosing Old Testament names over the names of Catholic saints. English Puritans brought it to colonial America in the seventeenth century, where it became one of the most common female names in the colonies.By the time the SSA began tracking baby names in 1880, Sarah was already established. It has appeared on the list every single year since, a streak of more than 140 years without interruption
History
From Scripture to Colonial America. Sarah became a given name in Christian Europe during the Reformation, when Protestant families began choosing Old Testament names over the names of Catholic saints. English Puritans brought it to colonial America in the seventeenth century, where it became one of the most common female names in the colonies.By the time the SSA began tracking baby names in 1880, Sarah was already established. It has appeared on the list every single year since, a streak of more than 140 years without interruption
How It's Celebrated
National Sarah Day is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.