Sabine
From Latin Sabinus. The name is said to mean "of one's own," from Proto-Indo-European *sebʰ-, *swebʰ- (“one's own”).
Every Sabine since 1916 — 3,387 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sabine
Sabine is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,151 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 3,387 American babies have been named Sabine. Its peak came in 2007, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sabine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sabine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | #2,151 |
| 2024 | 108 | #1,865 |
| 2023 | 86 | #2,206 |
| 2022 | 91 | #2,120 |
| 2021 | 76 | #2,381 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2,546 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,532 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,707 |
| 2017 | 95 | #2,071 |
| 2016 | 78 | #2,409 |
| 2015 | 95 | #2,075 |
| 2014 | 97 | #2,033 |
| 2013 | 92 | #2,092 |
| 2012 | 101 | #1,952 |
| 2011 | 70 | #2,583 |
| 2010 | 98 | #2,041 |
| 2009 | 106 | #1,975 |
| 2008 | 101 | #2,050 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1,922 |
| 2006 | 92 | #2,124 |
| 2005 | 90 | #2,084 |
| 2004 | 63 | #2,644 |
| 2003 | 74 | #2,299 |
| 2002 | 81 | #2,110 |
| 2001 | 69 | #2,323 |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,700 |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,204 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,095 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,710 |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,052 |
| 1975 | 24 | #3,032 |
| 1970 | 41 | #2,037 |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,394 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,879 |
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Famous people named Sabine
- Sabine Bergmann-Pohl Politician · b. 1946
- Sabine Azéma Actor · b. 1949
- Sabine Meyer Musician · b. 1959
- Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger Politician · b. 1951
- Sabine Busch Athlete · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sabine mean?
From Latin Sabinus. The name is said to mean "of one's own," from Proto-Indo-European *sebʰ-, *swebʰ- (“one's own”).
How popular is the name Sabine in 2025?
Sabine ranked #2,151 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sabine?
3,387 babies have been named Sabine in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sabine most popular?
Sabine peaked in 2007, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Sabine a boy or girl name?
Sabine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sabine rising or falling?
Sabine has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Sabine?
Well-known people named Sabine include Sabine Bergmann-Pohl (politician), Sabine Azéma (actor), Sabine Meyer (musician).