Sabian
Every Sabian since 1976 — 973 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sabian
Sabian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,381 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 973 American babies have been named Sabian. Its peak came in 1999, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sabian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sabian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 14 | #6,381 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,852 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,164 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,192 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,605 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,557 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,350 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,324 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,482 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #6,000 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,474 |
| 2014 | — | — | 20 | #4,832 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,156 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #5,009 |
| 2011 | — | — | 31 | #3,497 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,429 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,405 |
| 2008 | — | — | 44 | #2,780 |
| 2007 | — | — | 35 | #3,235 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39 | #2,925 |
| 2005 | — | — | 47 | #2,458 |
| 2004 | — | — | 45 | #2,477 |
| 2003 | — | — | 40 | #2,571 |
| 2002 | — | — | 41 | #2,463 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,388 | 43 | #2,337 |
| 2000 | — | — | 79 | #1,538 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,255 | 12 | #5,066 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,932 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sabian in 2025?
Sabian ranked #6,381 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sabian?
973 babies have been named Sabian in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sabian most popular?
Sabian peaked in 1999, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Sabian a boy or girl name?
Sabian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sabian rising or falling?
Sabian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.