Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Sargon

Sargon is a name with multiple cultural origins: Akkadian, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew.

  • Akkadian
  • Biblical
  • Biblical Hebrew
Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#5,147 (1985)
Total Babies
74
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1976
First Year
2024
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#5147
Peak Rank
74
Total Count
13
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sargon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sargon is a name with multiple cultural origins: Akkadian, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew.

Origin data from Behind the Name .

Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Akkadian
  • Biblical
  • Biblical Hebrew

The Story of Sargon

Sargon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 7 Sargons were born — ranking #5,147 that year. As of 2026, Sargon ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 74 Sargons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Sargon

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Sargon. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Sharru-Ukin

Names that sound like Sargon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sargon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Sorgen
  • Sorghum
  • Sarkin
  • Sorkin
  • Chargen
  • Hargan
  • Soren
  • Sarin
  • Saurian
  • Sarking
  • Saugen
  • Sgm

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sargon

What does the name Sargon mean?
Sargon is a name with multiple cultural origins: Akkadian, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Sargon?
Sargon has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Akkadian, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew.
How popular is Sargon in 2026?
In 2026, Sargon ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Sargon most popular?
Sargon reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #5,147 that year with 7 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sargon most popular?
Sargon has historically been most popular in Illinois, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sargon.
Is Sargon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sargon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Sargon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sargon include Rommy, Ravis, Christiopher. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Sargon?
Common variants and related forms of Sargon include Sharru-Ukin. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

About the name Sargon

Sargon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 74 births in the dataset. Sargon's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #5,147. Use the chart and map above to compare Sargon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.