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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sah-BEE-nah //səˈbiː.nə//
Origin: Latin; Slavic
Meaning: Latin: 'savior'; Slavic: 'from the Sabine tribe'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sabina has its roots in the Latin word "Sabinus," which refers to the Sabines, an ancient Italic tribe that inhabited the central Apennines of Italy. The etymology traces back to the Latin term "Sabina," which was used to denote a woman from this tribe.
The name entered the English language through the influence of Latin during the Roman Empire and later through the Christianization of Europe, where Latin served as the lingua franca of the Church and scholarship. Historically, the name Sabina is associated with several notable figures, including Saint Sabina, a Christian martyr who was venerated in the early centuries of the Church.
Her feast day is celebrated on August 29, and she is often depicted in Christian art. The name also appears in various historical texts and literature, reflecting its usage among early Christians and in medieval times.
The name gained further prominence through its inclusion in the works of Renaissance writers, who often drew upon classical themes and figures. Culturally, Sabina has been linked to notions of wisdom and strength, stemming from the historical significance of the Sabines in early Roman history, particularly their role in the founding myths of Rome.
The Sabine women, who were famously abducted by the Romans, symbolize themes of resilience and the blending of cultures. The name has also been used in various forms of literature and art, reinforcing its enduring presence in cultural narratives.
Diminutive forms such as Sabine or Sabi may also be encountered, reflecting affectionate or familiar uses of the name throughout history.
Famous people named Sabina
In this section, you will find notable people named Sabina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sabina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Sabina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Sabina Guzzanti is a comedian and actress best known for her work on the television show Raiot, the film Draquila: Italy Trembles, and her political satire.
Sabina Spielrein is a psychologist best known for her contributions to psychoanalysis and her relationship with Carl Jung.
Sabina Sutherland is a musician best known for her work with the band The Sabinas and her solo albums.
Fictional characters named Sabina
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Sabina is a fictional character from the novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being. She is a free-spirited artist who navigates complex relationships and existential dilemmas.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sabina was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Sabina has ranked as high as #1210 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Sabina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sabina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sabina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sabina (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sabina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 71 |
| 2023 | 99 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2020 | 76 |
| 2019 | 71 |
| 2018 | 105 |
| 2017 | 94 |
| 2016 | 107 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2014 | 101 |
| 2013 | 89 |
| 2012 | 98 |
| 2011 | 113 |
| 2010 | 104 |
| 2009 | 135 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2007 | 139 |
| 2006 | 134 |
| 2005 | 140 |
| 2004 | 124 |
| 2003 | 120 |
| 2002 | 127 |
| 2001 | 126 |
| 2000 | 108 |
| 1999 | 88 |
| 1998 | 95 |
| 1997 | 119 |
| 1996 | 90 |
| 1995 | 82 |
| 1994 | 102 |
| 1993 | 82 |
| 1992 | 76 |
| 1991 | 80 |
| 1990 | 71 |
| 1989 | 96 |
| 1988 | 56 |
| 1987 | 78 |
| 1986 | 48 |
| 1985 | 52 |
| 1984 | 43 |
| 1983 | 47 |
| 1982 | 52 |
| 1981 | 60 |
| 1980 | 60 |
| 1979 | 51 |
| 1978 | 61 |
| 1977 | 63 |
| 1976 | 63 |
| 1975 | 59 |
| 1974 | 42 |
| 1973 | 57 |
| 1972 | 61 |
| 1971 | 45 |
| 1970 | 75 |
| 1969 | 72 |
| 1968 | 84 |
| 1967 | 88 |
| 1966 | 53 |
| 1965 | 57 |
| 1964 | 65 |
| 1963 | 74 |
| 1962 | 57 |
| 1961 | 49 |
| 1960 | 47 |
| 1959 | 52 |
| 1958 | 43 |
| 1957 | 54 |
| 1956 | 43 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1954 | 37 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1950 | 23 |
| 1949 | 28 |
| 1948 | 25 |
| 1947 | 38 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1945 | 28 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1943 | 27 |
| 1942 | 37 |
| 1941 | 32 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1939 | 30 |
| 1938 | 29 |
| 1937 | 33 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1935 | 29 |
| 1934 | 25 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1932 | 34 |
| 1931 | 35 |
| 1930 | 45 |
| 1929 | 45 |
| 1928 | 46 |
| 1927 | 39 |
| 1926 | 64 |
| 1925 | 50 |
| 1924 | 74 |
| 1923 | 76 |
| 1922 | 83 |
| 1921 | 75 |
| 1920 | 90 |
| 1919 | 80 |
| 1918 | 105 |
| 1917 | 91 |
| 1916 | 96 |
| 1915 | 79 |
| 1914 | 58 |
| 1913 | 48 |
| 1912 | 47 |
| 1911 | 38 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1909 | 20 |
| 1908 | 20 |
| 1907 | 25 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1905 | 16 |
| 1904 | 15 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1902 | 14 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1900 | 20 |
| 1899 | 19 |
| 1898 | 15 |
| 1897 | 14 |
| 1896 | 15 |
| 1895 | 21 |
| 1894 | 18 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1892 | 16 |
| 1891 | 18 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1889 | 19 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1887 | 13 |
| 1886 | 11 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1880 | 6 |