The nameSascha

Sascha is the German spelling of Sasha. In England and Wales it has mostly been given to girls.

Meaning

Sascha comes from Sasha, the Russian pet form of Alexander and Alexandra, "defender of men".

Origin

Russian, through German.

History

In England and Wales Sascha was 1072nd for girls in 1996.

Popularity of the name Sascha

Sascha in the United States

10393rdmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1988peak year (72 births)
1,518babies named Sascha in the United States since 1880
03672 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sascha was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 424 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Sascha. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 1988. Half of all babies named Sascha in the United States were born before 1996.

Sascha in France

2220thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (35 births)
545babies named Sascha in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sascha was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 210 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Sascha. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Sascha in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

Sascha in Switzerland

794thmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025
2000peak year (97 births)
848babies named Sascha in Switzerland since 2000
04997 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Sascha in Austria

851stmost popular boys' name in Austria in 2025
1988peak year (203 births)
2,967babies named Sascha in Austria since 1984
0102203 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sascha mean?

Sascha comes from Sasha, the Russian pet form of Alexander and Alexandra, "defender of men".

What is the origin of the name Sascha?

Russian, through German.

Is Sascha a girl's or a boy's name?

Sascha is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 75% of the babies named Sascha are girls.

How popular is the name Sascha?

In 2024, Sascha was the 10393rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 9 births.

What are the variants of the name Sascha?

Variants and related names of Sascha include Alexander, Alexandre, Sacha and Sasha.