Holy, consecrated, or set apart
Derived directly from the English word, which has roots in the Latin 'sacrare'. It describes something dedicated to a religious purpose or deserving of veneration. As a name, it reflects a spiritual or deeply significant quality bestowed upon a child.
Less common today
Sacred isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,240 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
