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Sabin

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Pronounced SAH-bin /ˈsɑ.bɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Sabinus, 'a Sabine; of the Sabine people' (an ancient people of central Italy)Low

In 30 seconds: A Sabine; of the Sabine people: Sabin is Latin. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-bin').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningFrom the Latin Sabinus, 'a Sabine; of the Sabine people' (an ancient people of central Italy)

U.S. rank (2024)#8180 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 713

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sabin comes from the Latin Sabinus, 'a Sabine; of the Sabine people' (an ancient people of central Italy). A crisp, classic name common in Romania and France (said 'SAH-bin').

In the U.S. it appears in Romanian and French families. Rare, a-Sabine at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sabin comes from the Latin Sabinus, 'a Sabine; of the Sabine people' (an ancient people of central Italy) — crisp and classic (said 'SAH-bin').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Sabin — Latin etymology

Variations

SabineSabinoSavin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sabin mean?

Sabin is Latin for 'a Sabine; of the Sabine people' (an ancient people of Italy).

How do you pronounce Sabin?

It's said SAH-bin /ˈsɑ.bɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sabin a boy or girl name?

Sabin is a boy's name.

How popular is Sabin?

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