Qubyn
A unisex name of Armenian origin meaning "little deer".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Qubyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Qubyn today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Qubyn births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Qubyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Qubyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,675
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Qubyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Qubyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Qubyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Qubyn
The given name Qubyn has its origins tracing back to the ancient Akkadian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia around the 3rd millennium BC. It is believed to be derived from the Akkadian word "qubūnu," which means "to create" or "to form." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Qubyn may have been associated with the concepts of creation, formation, or even artistry in its earliest usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Qubyn can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions of the ancient Sumerian city-state of Lagash, dated to around 2500 BC. These inscriptions mention a temple administrator named Qubyn, who oversaw the construction and maintenance of religious structures.
In the subsequent centuries, the name Qubyn appeared sporadically in various ancient texts and records from the region, often associated with individuals involved in crafts, architecture, or other creative pursuits.
During the reign of the Babylonian king Hammurabi (c. 1792-1750 BC), there is a mention of a prominent sculptor named Qubyn, who was commissioned to create intricate bas-reliefs for the king's palace. This historical reference further reinforces the connection between the name and artistic endeavors.
Centuries later, in the 7th century BC, a renowned Assyrian architect named Qubyn is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of the iconic Ishtar Gate in the city of Babylon. This monumental achievement cemented Qubyn's place in the annals of ancient architecture.
Moving forward in time, the name Qubyn resurfaced in the medieval Islamic world, where a notable scholar and philosopher named Qubyn Ibn al-Rashid (c. 1050-1120 AD) made significant contributions to the fields of metaphysics and logic.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Qubyn was a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic known as Qubyn al-Din Rumi (1207-1273 AD), whose profound spiritual verses and teachings continue to inspire people across the globe to this day.
In more recent history, an influential Kurdish painter and sculptor named Qubyn Goran (1902-1986) gained recognition for his captivating works that celebrated the cultural heritage and traditions of the Kurdish people.
While the name Qubyn may have evolved and taken on different forms and meanings across various cultures and time periods, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Akkadian language, where it was closely associated with concepts of creation, formation, and artistic expression.
People
Qubyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Qubyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Qubyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Qubyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Qubyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Qubyn a common name?
We classify Qubyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Qubyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Qubyn was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Qubyn is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Qubyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Qubyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Qubyn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Qubyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Qubyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Qubyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Qubyn?
You can see how many people share the name Qubyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.