Sabrena

Meaning & origin

Sabrena is an alternative spelling of the well-known name Sabrina, which saw its greatest popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. The variant Sabrena was first recorded in 1955, with its peak year in 1970, reflecting the broader trend of respelling established names with an 'e' instead of an 'i'. Despite never reaching the top 1000, Sabrena has maintained a low but steady presence, with a stable trajectory in recent years. According to Social Security data, it has consistently appeared in the U.S. birth records, though always with fewer than five annual births. The name's strongest association remains with the legendary Sabrina, and it has been borne predominantly by girls. Its top states of use are not recorded, indicating a dispersed but minimal usage across the country.

Sabrena is a modern variant of Sabrina, a name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the River Severn in England, whose Latin name was Sabrina. In British legend, Sabrina was the daughter of King Locrine, drowned in the river and turned into a water nymph. The name was revived by the 1954 film 'Sabrina' and gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. Sabrena is a less common spelling variant that emerged in the mid-20th century.