Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Saber since 1988
Babies named Saber per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 6 |
| 1990s | 32 | 39 |
| 2000s | 0 | 85 |
| 2010s | 15 | 105 |
| 2020s | 26 | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Saber is a rare masculine name in the United States, first recorded in Social Security data in 1988. Its usage has remained stable, with a peak ranking in 2020 but never breaking into widespread use. As of 2023, approximately 1 in 244,011 male births received the name, placing it at rank 9,714. While the name is likely derived from Persian or Arabic origins meaning 'patient', its precise etymology is debated, and it is not strongly associated with any particular region or state in the U.S.
The name Saber is likely a variant of the Persian and Arabic name Sabir, derived from the root s-b-r meaning 'patience' or 'perseverance'. It has been used in Persian-speaking regions and across the Muslim world. In English-speaking countries, it sometimes appears as a variant of Saber, an unrelated English word referring to a sword, though the origin connection is not established.
“Saber” around the world
Where Saber lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Sabir
Sibling names for Saber
Names that share Saber's style, for a brother or sister.
