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Sabrina
GirlLatin, Welsh· “from the Latin name of the River Severn”
- Meaning
- from the Latin name of the River Severn
- Origin
- Latin, Welsh
- Pronunciation
- suh-BREE-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #321
- US babies 2025
- 956
- Best rank
- #53 (1997)
- Peak year
- 1997
Meaning and origin of Sabrina
Sabrina is a Latin and Welsh name that means “from the Latin name of the River Severn”.
Sabrina is the Latin name of the River Severn in Britain. According to legend told by Geoffrey of Monmouth, Sabrina was a princess drowned in the river, which then took her name. John Milton made her a gentle water nymph in his masque Comus, where she is called on to rescue a lady, and this gave the name lasting literary charm. In the twentieth century the film Sabrina and the character Sabrina the Teenage Witch made it widely familiar. The name has a sleek, graceful sound, and Bree and Brina are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Sabrina first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 72 different years, starting in 1954. Its best national rank was #53 in 1997, the same year it reached its highest count of 5,816 babies. In 2025, 956 babies were named Sabrina, and it ranked #321 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,198 in 1950, #113 in 1980, #92 in 2000, #220 in 2010, and #321 in 2025. Of the 142,601 US girls named Sabrina since records began, 27% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 24,637 babies. Since 2010, 15,026 more have been named Sabrina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Sierra, Madeline, Mariah, Gabrielle, and Bailey.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sabrina ranked highest in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #173 | 19 |
| Rhode Island | #173 | 6 |
| Florida | #192 | 96 |
| Delaware | #218 | 5 |
| New Jersey | #228 | 37 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sabrina is usually pronounced suh-BREE-nuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with S and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Sabrina
A few middle names that flow with Sabrina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sabrina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sabrina mean?
Sabrina is a Latin and Welsh name that means “from the Latin name of the River Severn”.
What is the origin of the name Sabrina?
Sabrina has Latin and Welsh roots. Sabrina is the Latin name of the River Severn in Britain.
Is Sabrina a popular name?
Yes. Sabrina ranked #321 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Sabrina a boy or girl name?
Sabrina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sabrina?
Sabrina is usually pronounced suh-BREE-nuh. 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