Baby Name Popularity Profile

Sabrina

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Sabrina.

✦ From the River Severn 🌍 Celtic, Latin mythological traditional
National Rank (2025) #321
All-Time Peak Rank #53 Achieved 1997
Total U.S. Births 142,601 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1916 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1990s 5,816 births in 1997
💡 The Sabrina Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning From the River Severn
Language Origin Celtic, Latin
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Latin name for the River Severn, Sabrina, which originates from a Brythonic (Celtic) name. The name is also associated with a legendary British princess.
Common Nicknames
Brina Bree Rina
Alternative Spellings
Sabryna
Pronunciation: suh-BREE-nuh
Themes & Categories
mythological traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Sabrina

According to SSA data, Sabrina achieved its highest historical rank of #53 in 1997. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1997 with 5,816 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 3.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 76 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Sabrina across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +3.2% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 5,816 births in 1997
Years in Top 100 10 yrs
Years in Top 500 71 yrs
Registry Streak 76 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 11
1920s: 0
1930s: 6
1940s: 41
1950s: 4,911
1960s: 12,454
1970s: 24,500
1980s: 24,637
1990s: 38,664
2000s: 22,351
2010s: 10,067
2020s: 4,959

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Sab-ri-na
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Florida
Top States Florida, Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, California
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Florida #192 9,788 1998 +39.1% Growth
Nevada #260 890 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #444 3,135 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 323 1978 Insufficient historical volume
California #237 22,366 1996 +28.2% Growth
District of Columbia Unranked 876 1970 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 1,003 1996 Insufficient historical volume
New York #241 13,157 1997 +50.0% Growth
Georgia #428 4,638 1970 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #364 12,046 1996 +35.7% Growth
Colorado #491 1,875 1996 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #228 4,289 1997 +2.8% Growth
Virginia #395 3,392 1970 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #350 1,327 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #510 2,323 1996 48.1% Decline
Maryland #421 2,162 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #478 1,156 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #173 1,522 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 413 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #173 482 1997 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #759 1,911 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #479 2,343 1970 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #351 3,641 1970 +18.5% Growth
Louisiana #667 2,263 1970 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #610 2,896 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #327 4,436 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #324 5,711 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #563 2,455 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 1,455 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #736 1,960 1977 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 1,048 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #218 226 1996 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 342 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #344 2,537 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #397 412 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #370 1,399 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #307 4,582 1977 +27.6% Growth
Missouri #550 2,169 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #400 1,006 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #334 4,852 1996 Stable
Arkansas Unranked 906 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #444 1,588 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #339 1,469 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #252 344 1994 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 126 1993 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 95 1981 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 479 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 181 1978 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #382 749 1997 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 140 1997 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 77 1998 Insufficient historical volume

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