Sabrina
A female given name from the Celtic languages, in regular but quiet use after the release of the film Sabrina (1954).
Every Sabrina since 1916 — 142,948 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sabrina
Sabrina is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #321 in 2025 with 956 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 142,948 American babies have been named Sabrina. Its peak came in 1997, when 5,823 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 Sabrina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sabrina 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 | 956 | #321 | — | — |
| 2024 | 872 | #360 | — | — |
| 2023 | 776 | #396 | — | — |
| 2022 | 761 | #413 | — | — |
| 2021 | 790 | #402 | — | — |
| 2020 | 804 | #388 | — | — |
| 2019 | 788 | #392 | — | — |
| 2018 | 737 | #428 | — | — |
| 2017 | 740 | #433 | — | — |
| 2016 | 881 | #370 | — | — |
| 2015 | 926 | #353 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,009 | #333 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,132 | #281 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,191 | #273 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,230 | #261 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,433 | #220 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,512 | #214 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,824 | #185 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,729 | #197 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,795 | #196 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,979 | #169 | 5 | #12,989 |
| 2004 | 2,190 | #150 | 7 | #9,749 |
| 2003 | 2,398 | #137 | — | — |
| 2002 | 2,533 | #135 | — | — |
| 2001 | 2,921 | #116 | — | — |
| 2000 | 3,470 | #92 | 9 | #7,289 |
| 1995 | 3,534 | #95 | 10 | #5,829 |
| 1990 | 2,722 | #118 | 12 | #4,626 |
| 1985 | 2,267 | #129 | 12 | #3,761 |
| 1980 | 2,779 | #113 | 9 | #4,437 |
| 1975 | 1,327 | #190 | 5 | #6,168 |
| 1970 | 3,569 | #107 | 10 | #3,243 |
| 1965 | 789 | #320 | — | — |
| 1960 | 983 | #294 | — | — |
| 1955 | 1,121 | #245 | — | — |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,198 | — | — |
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| 1940 | 6 | #4,269 | — | — |
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Famous people named Sabrina
- Sabrina Salerno Singer · b. 1968
- Sabrina Ferilli Actor · b. 1964
- Sabrina Carpenter Actor · b. 1999
- Sabrina Singer · b. 1982
- Sabrina Goleš Tennis player · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sabrina mean?
A female given name from the Celtic languages, in regular but quiet use after the release of the film Sabrina (1954).
How popular is the name Sabrina in 2025?
Sabrina ranked #321 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 956 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sabrina?
142,948 babies have been named Sabrina in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sabrina most popular?
Sabrina peaked in 1997, when 5,823 newborns received the name.
Is Sabrina a boy or girl name?
Sabrina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sabrina rising or falling?
Sabrina has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Sabrina?
Well-known people named Sabrina include Sabrina Salerno (singer), Sabrina Ferilli (actor), Sabrina Carpenter (actor).