1,079births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2006Peak · Québec
#806France 2025
Sahel is a boy name family recorded 1,079 times in 7 countries since 1976. It ranks highest today in France (#806 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Québec in 2006, at 9.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sahel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahel | French | 920 | 🇫🇷 France | #806 | 2021 | ▲ 38 % |
| Sahel | French | 94 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5208 | 2025 | ▲ 286 % |
| Sahel | French | 23 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2007 | – |
| Sahel | French | 20 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2019 | – |
| Sahel | French | 10 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 2009 | – |
| Sahel | French | 7 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 2006 | – |
Questions about Sahel
How popular is the name Sahel?
In 2025 it ranked #806 in France. Official registers record 1,079 births across 7 countries.
When was Sahel most popular?
It peaked in Québec in 2006, at 9.8 births per 100,000.
Is Sahel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sahel is a boy name.