Declining since 1995, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Sabino since 1910
Babies named Sabino per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sabino's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 88 |
| 1920s | 180 |
| 1930s | 158 |
| 1940s | 149 |
| 1950s | 149 |
| 1960s | 119 |
| 1970s | 192 |
| 1980s | 190 |
| 1990s | 242 |
| 2000s | 212 |
| 2010s | 137 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Sabino is a rare Italian and Spanish name with uncertain origins, possibly linked to the ancient Sabine people. According to U.S. Social Security data, it first appeared in records in 1910, when it peaked in popularity at rank 7,679. Its rarity is such that only about 1 in 170,808 babies receive the name. Since the mid-1990s, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name has not been associated with any particular top states, indicating its scattered use across the country. Despite its obscurity, Sabino carries a distinctive sound and historical resonance for families with Italian or Spanish heritage.
Sabino is of debated origin. It may derive from the Latin name Sabinus, referring to the Sabine people of central Italy, or from the Italian word 'sabino' meaning 'sabine' (the plant). In Roman history, the Sabines were a tribe known for the legendary 'Rape of the Sabine Women.' The name was borne by several early saints, including Saint Sabinus of Canosa, a 6th century bishop. It has seen occasional use in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries, though it has never been common in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sabi, Bino
Variants: Sabinus, Savino
Sibling names for Sabino
Names that share Sabino's style, for a brother or sister.
