Holding steady.
Popularity of Zubin since 1970
Babies named Zubin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zubin's real moment was 2013.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Zubin is a name with Persian and possibly Sanskrit origins, meaning 'powerful' or 'intelligent' in its primary use. While it has never ranked in the top 1000 in the United States, its peak year was 2013, and it has remained relatively stable in usage since the 1970s. The name was first recorded in the US in 1970, and its trajectory suggests consistent but rare use, primarily in families with Persian or Indian heritage. Zubin is familiar to classical music audiences through conductor Zubin Mehta, yet it remains an uncommon choice for American boys.
Zubin is a name of debated origin. In Persian, it is derived from the word 'zub' meaning 'powerful' or 'intelligent', and has been used historically in Iran and among Zoroastrian communities. In Sanskrit, it may be related to 'zubin' meaning 'little sun', though this is less certain. The name gained some international recognition through the Indian conductor Zubin Mehta, born in 1936.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zub, Zubi
Variants: Zoubin
Sibling names for Zubin
Names that share Zubin's style, for a brother or sister.
