Sabian
Sabian is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of the Sabine people.
Origin and history
Sabian is a masculine name derived from the Latin 'Sabinus', referring to the Sabines, an ancient Italic tribe of central Italy. It also appears in historical contexts related to the Sabians mentioned in religious texts, though as a modern given name in the United States it remains relatively rare. It offers a contemporary, rare alternative to names like Fabian or Julian.
Popularity in the United States
952 babies in the United States have been named Sabian since 1880. It ranks #3727 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1853.
States where it is most popular
- TX (55 %)
- CA (19 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
- GA (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 213 |
| 2000-2010 | 436 |
| 2010-2019 | 198 |
| 2020-2029 | 74 |
Fun facts
- The name directly relates to the Sabines, an ancient Italic culture that inhabited the central Apennine Mountains before being absorbed into ancient Rome.
- Sabian is famously known as a major brand of cymbals, founded in Canada in 1981.