Declining since 2002, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jabin since 1966
Babies named Jabin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 257 |
| 2010s | 142 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Jabin is a biblical name with a long history but very limited modern use. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1966 and reached its peak popularity in 2001. Since 2002, its usage has been steadily falling. By 2025, it ranked 12,008th, with only about 1 in 341,615 newborn boys receiving the name. The name's low profile makes it an uncommon choice, appealing mainly to parents seeking a distinctive Old Testament name. Its trajectory suggests it remains a rare but occasional pick, never breaking into widespread use.
Jabin appears twice in the Old Testament, most famously as a king of Hazor defeated by Joshua and later as a Canaanite king oppressed by Deborah and Barak. The name is of uncertain Hebrew derivation, possibly from the root 'bin' meaning 'to understand' or 'banah' meaning 'to build'. Its use as a given name in English-speaking countries is rare, primarily among families with biblical naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Jab
Sibling names for Jabin
Names that share Jabin's style, for a brother or sister.
