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Sabrinna

suh-BREE-nuh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Sabrina, derived from the River Severn in Britain, or a Celtic name meaning 'boundary'.

Peak popularity
1996
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Sabrinna since 1990

Babies named Sabrinna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

715221990200020102020Most births 1996Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s109
2000s83
2010s29
2020s6

Meaning & origin

Sabrinna is a modern variant of Sabrina, first recorded in the U.S. in 1990. The name peaked in 1996 and has since maintained a stable but low level of use. Despite its resemblance to traditional names, Sabrinna is a contemporary spelling choice, reflecting a trend of adding an extra 'n' to familiar names. While never ranking in the top 1000, the name has seen consistent usage, appearing in records through 2025. Its top states are not recorded, indicating broad but sparse distribution.

Sabrinna is a modern respelling of Sabrina, a name of uncertain origin. It is most famously associated with the River Severn in Britain, known in Latin as Sabrina. The name gained popularity through Shakespeare's play 'The Tragedy of King Lear' (1606) and later with the 1950s film 'Sabrina'. The Sabrinna spelling emerged as a fashionable variant in the late 20th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sab, Bri, Rina

Variants: Sabrina, Sabreena, Sabrine, Sabryn

Sibling names for Sabrinna

Names that share Sabrinna's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Sophia, Isabella, Mia, Olivia, Emma

Brothers: Ethan, Liam, Noah, Oliver, Elijah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sabrinna mean?
Sabrinna is a variant of Sabrina, which has an uncertain origin, possibly derived from the River Severn in Britain.
How popular is the name Sabrinna?
Sabrinna first appeared in U.S. records in 1990 and peaked in popularity in 1996. It has since remained stable but uncommon.
Is Sabrinna a boy or girl name?
Sabrinna is used exclusively for girls.