Sabin
Every Sabin since 1917 — 719 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sabin
Sabin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1917, 719 American babies have been named Sabin. Its peak came in 1999, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sabin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sabin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,207 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,218 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #8,054 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,400 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #8,097 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,638 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,456 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #6,001 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,475 |
| 2014 | — | — | 20 | #4,833 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,183 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,958 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,898 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #5,002 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,138 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,186 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20 | #4,766 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,481 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,303 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,563 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,582 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #4,019 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,432 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,617 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,318 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,313 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #5,061 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,096 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,620 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,632 |
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Famous people named Sabin
- Sabin of Bulgaria Politician · 800–766
- Sabin Berthelot Biologist · 1794–1880
- Sabin Carr Athlete · 1904–1983
- Sabin Merino Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sabin in 2025?
Sabin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Sabin?
719 babies have been named Sabin in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sabin most popular?
Sabin peaked in 1999, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Sabin a boy or girl name?
Sabin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sabin rising or falling?
Sabin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sabin?
Well-known people named Sabin include Sabin of Bulgaria (politician), Sabin Berthelot (biologist), Sabin Carr (athlete).