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Dublin

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Pronounced DUB-lin /ˈdʌb.lɪn/High

Meaning: From the Irish Dubh Linn, 'the black/dark pool'; the capital city of Ireland; a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The black pool; the capital of Ireland: Dublin is Irish. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DUB-lin'). We note the place.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish Dubh Linn, 'the black/dark pool'; the capital city of Ireland; a place-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#10139 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 334

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dublin comes from the Irish Dubh Linn, 'the black/dark pool'; the capital city of Ireland; a place-name (we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'DUB-lin').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as an Irish place-name. Rare, the-black-pool at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dublin is 'the black/dark pool' in Irish (Dubh Linn) — the capital of Ireland — a crisp, evocative place-name (we note the place; said 'DUB-lin').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Dublin — Irish place-name

Variations

DublynDublinn

Nicknames

Dub

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dublin mean?

Dublin is Irish for 'the black/dark pool' (Dubh Linn); the capital of Ireland; a place-name. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Dublin?

It's said DUB-lin /ˈdʌb.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dublin a boy or girl name?

Dublin is a boy's name here (it is used for both sexes).

How popular is Dublin?

Dublin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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