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Sabine
GirlFrench, Latin· “Sabine woman”
- Meaning
- Sabine woman
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- suh-BEEN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,151
- US babies 2025
- 87
- Best rank
- #1,865 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Sabine
Sabine is a French and Latin name that means “Sabine woman”.
Sabine comes from the Latin Sabina, meaning Sabine woman, referring to the Sabines, an ancient people of central Italy. In Roman legend, the abduction of the Sabine women by the early Romans became a famous story in art and literature. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, and it has been popular in France and Germany for centuries. Sabine has a sophisticated, European feel and a gentle sound.
Popularity over time
Sabine first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,865 in 2024, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 108 were named Sabine. In 2025, 87 babies were named Sabine, and it ranked #2,151 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,052 in 1980, #2,700 in 2000, #2,041 in 2010, and #2,151 in 2025. Of the 3,387 US girls named Sabine since records began, 25% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 839 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Catelyn, Mattea, Kennady, Daira, and Sanya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sabine ranked highest in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #988 | 5 |
| Virginia | #1160 | 6 |
| Illinois | #1377 | 6 |
| California | #1640 | 14 |
| Ohio | #1662 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sabine is usually pronounced suh-BEEN, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Sabine
A few middle names that flow with Sabine: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sabine
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sabine mean?
Sabine is a French and Latin name that means “Sabine woman”.
What is the origin of the name Sabine?
Sabine has French and Latin roots. Sabine comes from the Latin Sabina, meaning Sabine woman, referring to the Sabines, an ancient people of central Italy.
Is Sabine a popular name?
Not especially. Sabine ranked #2,151 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sabine a boy or girl name?
Sabine is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sabine?
Sabine is usually pronounced suh-BEEN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings