Holding steady.
Popularity of Sabatino since 1913
Babies named Sabatino per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 79 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Sabatino is an Italian diminutive of Sabato, meaning "Saturday," historically given to boys born on that day. Its use in the United States peaked in 1918, according to Social Security records, after which it declined steadily. Today it is rarely bestowed, with no recorded rank in recent years. The name is strongly associated with Italian-American communities, particularly those with roots in southern Italy, where day names like Sabatino and Domenico were common. While its popularity was concentrated in the early 1900s, Sabatino remains a distinctive choice for families seeking to honor Italian heritage.
Sabatino is an Italian given name derived from the Latin Sabbatinus, a diminutive of Sabbatus, itself from the Hebrew Shabbat, meaning "rest" or "Sabbath." The name historically refers to someone born on a Saturday, a common practice in Italian naming traditions. In southern Italy, particularly Naples and Sicily, Sabatino became a popular given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the cultural practice of naming children after the day of the week they were born.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Saba, Bino, Tino
Variants: Sabbatin
Sibling names for Sabatino
Names that share Sabatino's style, for a brother or sister.
