Sagar, of Sanskrit origin, translates to 'ocean' or 'sea'. It is a unisex name, popular among Indian and Nepali communities. In Hindu mythology, Sagar is the name of the great grandson of the moon god, Chandra. The epic Mahabharata narrates his tale, making the name significant in Hindu culture.
The name Sagar experienced significant popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, with peaks reaching as high as 58 births in a single year (1993). However, its prevalence has steadily declined since then, dropping below 20 births per year starting in 2002 and hovering around single digits from 2006 onwards. Despite this decrease, Sagar remains a name with historical significance, having been given to over 1000 children between 1975 and 2020.