Sabe
Of Arabic origin, meaning "morning", "patience", or "wise one".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Sabe. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sabe today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sabe births was 1921 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sabe. 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 Sabe. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1921 SSA rank
#4,871
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Sabe: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sabe 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 Sabe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sabe
The name Sabe has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "sabr," which means patience or perseverance. The name gained popularity in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic influence was strong.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sabe can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali, who lived from 1058 to 1111 AD. In his work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," he highlighted the virtues of patience and perseverance, which may have contributed to the name's popularity.
During the medieval period, the name Sabe appeared in various historical records and chronicles, particularly those documenting the lives of prominent figures in the Islamic world. One notable figure bearing this name was Sabe ibn Abi al-Hakam, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century.
In the 13th century, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet, Sabe al-Din Mahmud Shabistari, gained recognition for his masterpiece, "The Secret Garden." His works explored the spiritual depths of the human experience and the pursuit of divine knowledge.
As time progressed, the name Sabe transcended cultural boundaries and found its way into other languages and cultures. In the 16th century, a Spanish scholar and translator, Sabe de Aranda, played a crucial role in bridging the gap between Arabic and Western literature by translating numerous Arabic texts into Spanish.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sabe. One such figure was Sabe ibn Yahya, a 9th-century mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad, who made significant contributions to the field of algebra.
In more recent times, Sabe Malek, an Iranian-American actress, has gained recognition for her roles in various television shows and films, including "The Pacific" and "Trafficked."
While the name Sabe has undergone various spellings and adaptations across cultures, its underlying meaning of patience and perseverance has remained a constant thread, reflecting the values and ideals of the cultures that have embraced it.
People
Sabe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sabe as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sabe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sabe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sabe 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 - US residents.
Is Sabe a common name?
We classify Sabe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Sabe most popular?
The single biggest year for Sabe was 1921, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sabe is about 0 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 Sabe in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sabe a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sabe 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 Sabe still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sabe 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 Sabe 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 Americans are named Sabe?
See how many people have the name Sabe on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.