Declining since 2015, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Sabri since 1981
Babies named Sabri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 18 |
| 1990s | 16 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7 | 59 |
| 2010s | 10 | 77 |
| 2020s | 5 | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Sabri entered US records in 1981 and reached its peak popularity in 2003, though even then it remained rare. As of 2023 it ranked 12,008th, with roughly 1 in every 341,615 male births. Its usage has been steadily falling since 2015, reflecting a broader trend away from traditional Arabic names in some communities. Sabri has appeared in no top state lists, indicating its scattered, low-frequency use. The name's root meaning of patience and endurance carries spiritual resonance in Islamic tradition, where sabr is a key virtue. While not common in the West, Sabri remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with deep religious and cultural roots.
Sabri derives from the Arabic root S-B-R, which conveys patience, perseverance, and endurance. It appears in the Quran as a virtue (sabr) and is used as a personal name across the Arabic-speaking world and Muslim communities. In Turkish and Balkan contexts, Sabri is also a common given name.
“Sabri” around the world
Where Sabri lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sab
Variants: Sabry, Sabre, Sabriy
Sibling names for Sabri
Names that share Sabri's style, for a brother or sister.
