Declining since 1997, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Sabryna since 1970
Babies named Sabryna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 381 |
| 2000s | 236 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Sabryna is a modern spelling variant of Sabrina, a name steeped in ancient British legend. In the United States, its recorded use began in 1970, and it reached its peak popularity in 1997. As of 2025, it ranks 14,942, with approximately 1 in every 321,453 babies given the name, placing it among the rarer choices. The name has seen a falling trajectory since 1997, but its spelling offers a unique twist on a familiar classic. While not tied to any specific top states in recent data, Sabryna appeals to parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and grounded in European tradition.
Sabryna is a modern respelling of Sabrina, a name of debated origin. In Celtic tradition, Sabrina is the Latinized form of the Welsh name Hafren, the ancient name for the River Severn. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth's 12th-century Historia Regum Britanniae, Sabrina was a princess drowned in the river. The name was revived in the 20th century, and the spelling Sabryna gained modest use in the United States starting in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brie, Bri, Rina, Sabby
Sibling names for Sabryna
Names that share Sabryna's style, for a brother or sister.
