Sabir
Borrowed from Sabir sabir (“know”), in Molière's Le bourgeois gentilhomme, probably from Spanish saber, ultimately from Latin sapere.
Every Sabir since 1979 — 818 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sabir
Sabir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,979 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 818 American babies have been named Sabir. Its peak came in 2017, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Sabir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sabir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2,979 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,879 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,168 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,398 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,234 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,478 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,330 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,361 |
| 2017 | 47 | #2,663 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,589 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,215 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,288 |
| 2013 | 25 | #4,038 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,983 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,773 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,790 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,272 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,120 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,225 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,331 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,550 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,835 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,639 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,522 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,950 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,230 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,319 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,256 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,862 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sabir mean?
Borrowed from Sabir sabir (“know”), in Molière's Le bourgeois gentilhomme, probably from Spanish saber, ultimately from Latin sapere.
How popular is the name Sabir in 2025?
Sabir ranked #2,979 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sabir?
818 babies have been named Sabir in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sabir most popular?
Sabir peaked in 2017, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Sabir a boy or girl name?
Sabir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sabir rising or falling?
Sabir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.