Zubin
Every Zubin since 1970 — 355 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zubin
Zubin 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 1970, 355 American babies have been named Zubin. Its peak came in 2004, when 14 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 Zubin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zubin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,986 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,984 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,709 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #12,141 |
| 2018 | 6 | #12,148 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,771 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,738 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,566 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,778 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,236 |
| 2012 | 12 | #7,044 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,798 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,132 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,235 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,548 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7,089 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,731 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,873 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,811 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,639 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,338 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,346 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,865 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,414 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,783 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,523 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,723 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Zubin
- Zubin Mehta Conductor · b. 1936
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zubin in 2025?
Zubin 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 Zubin?
355 babies have been named Zubin in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zubin most popular?
Zubin peaked in 2004, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Zubin a boy or girl name?
Zubin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zubin rising or falling?
Zubin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zubin?
Well-known people named Zubin include Zubin Mehta (conductor).