Boy · #6,952 in 2026

Sabin

Sabin is a given name of the following peopleSabin of Bulgaria, ruler of Bulgaria from 765 to 766 Sabin Bălașa (1932–2008), Romanian painter Sabin Berthelot (1794–1880), French naturalist and ethnologist Sabin Bornei, Romanian boxer Sabin Carr (1904–1983), American pole vaulter Sabin Chaushev, Bulgarian Olympic shooter Sabin W.

  • Romanian
  • Bulgarian
  • Basque
Current Rank
#6,952
Peak Rank
#2,245 (1999)
Total Babies
735
5-Yr Trend
+6%
1999
First Year
1999
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#12688
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sabin

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

Sabin is a given name of the following peopleSabin of Bulgaria, ruler of Bulgaria from 765 to 766 Sabin Bălașa (1932–2008), Romanian painter Sabin Berthelot (1794–1880), French naturalist and ethnologist Sabin Bornei, Romanian boxer Sabin Carr (1904–1983), American pole vaulter Sabin Chaushev, Bulgarian Olympic shooter Sabin W.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Romanian
  • Bulgarian
  • Basque

The Story of Sabin

Sabin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 27 Sabins were born — ranking #3,031 that year. As of 2026, Sabin ranks #6,952 for baby boys with 11 births, gradually rising (+6%). In total, more than 735 Sabins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Sabin

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

  • Saban
  • Sobin
  • Cbin
  • Saipan
  • Sieben
  • Sabun
  • Sobbing
  • Soybean
  • Sabine
  • Subbing
  • Sapin
  • Sobon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sabin

What does the name Sabin mean?
Sabin is a given name of the following peopleSabin of Bulgaria, ruler of Bulgaria from 765 to 766 Sabin Bălașa (1932–2008), Romanian painter Sabin Berthelot (1794–1880), French naturalist and ethnologist Sabin Bornei, Romanian boxer Sabin Carr (1904–1983), American pole vaulter Sabin Chaushev, Bulgarian Olympic shooter Sabin W.
What is the origin of the name Sabin?
Sabin has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Romanian, Bulgarian, Basque.
How popular is Sabin in 2026?
In 2026, Sabin ranks #6,952 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Sabin most popular?
Sabin reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #2,245 that year with 27 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sabin most popular?
Sabin has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sabin.
Is Sabin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sabin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Sabin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sabin include Caroline, Cornelio, Shann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Sabin

Sabin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 735 births in the dataset. Sabin's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #2,245. Use the chart and map above to compare Sabin'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.