unisex name · in the US
Saber
sah-BAIR
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,412
Saber is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1980, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Saber Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 135 |
| 1980s | 275 |
| 1990s | 205 |
| 2000s | 215 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 45 |
How Popular Is Saber?
In 2025, Saber was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Saber Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Saber
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Saber Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Saber over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Saber is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Both 24% girls · 149 babies
- France Boys' 0% girls · 80 babies
How to Say Saber
- Pronunciation sah-BAIR
Sibling Names for Saber
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Saber — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Saber
How popular is the name Saber?
In 2025, Saber was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Saber a girl's or a boy's name?
Saber is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Saber?
Saber has 2 syllables.
When was Saber most popular?
Saber peaked in 1980, when 40 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Saber a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Saber currently ranks #3,122 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.