Sabrina Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-BREE-nah / /səˈbriː.nə/Latin; Celtic
Meaning
Latin: 'from the river Sabrina'; Celtic: 'princess'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sabrina is believed to have originated from the Latin word for the River Severn in England, which was historically known as Sabrina. It has been associated with a Celtic legend about a princess who drowned in the river. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly after the release of the film 'Sabrina' in 1954. It has been used for both genders, though it is predominantly feminine.
Trend Summary
The name Sabrina has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
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International Variants
- Sabrina (Italian)
- Sabrina (Spanish)
- Sabrina (Portuguese)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sabrina was first seen in the United States in 1967. Sabrina has ranked as high as #1077 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in District of Columbia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Sabrina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sabrina (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |