Declining since 2006, #2,564 for girls today.
Popularity of Sabina since 1880
Babies named Sabina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sabina's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 94 |
| 1890s | 157 |
| 1900s | 161 |
| 1910s | 657 |
| 1920s | 642 |
| 1930s | 304 |
| 1940s | 288 |
| 1950s | 347 |
| 1960s | 646 |
| 1970s | 577 |
| 1980s | 592 |
| 1990s | 885 |
| 2000s | 1,289 |
| 2010s | 977 |
| 2020s | 466 |
Meaning & origin
Sabina has a long history rooted in ancient Italy. The name, from the Latin feminine of Sabinus, means 'a Sabine woman.' It was borne by early Christian saints, contributing to its spread across Europe. In the United States, Sabina saw its greatest popularity in 1889, when it ranked highest, but it has since become rare. As of 2025, it ranks 2,564, with about 1 in 23,636 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been declining since 2006. Geographic data shows the name has been most common in Massachusetts, Florida, and California. Sabina remains a classic choice with a distinctively ancient feel, appreciated for its historical resonance and straightforward pronunciation.
Sabina is the feminine form of the Latin name Sabinus, meaning 'a Sabine.' The Sabines were an ancient Italian tribe that lived in the central Apennines and were eventually absorbed into the Roman state. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including a 3rd-century martyr, which helped spread its use across Europe. In English-speaking countries, it saw modest use from the 19th century onward.
Where Sabina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sabina” around the world
Where Sabina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bina, Sabi
Sibling names for Sabina
Names that share Sabina's style, for a brother or sister.
