Sabeer
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "patient" or "long-suffering".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sabeer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sabeer today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sabeer births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sabeer. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Sabeer with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sabeer. 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
#13,791
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Sabeer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sabeer 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 Sabeer 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 Sabeer
The name Sabeer has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "sabr," which means patience, perseverance, or steadfastness. The name carries a strong connotation of resilience and fortitude.
Historically, the name Sabeer has been mentioned in various Islamic texts and literature, although it was not a widely popular name in early Islamic times. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali, who lived in the 11th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sabeer. One prominent figure was Sabeer Al-Asadi, a 9th-century Arab poet and literary critic from Basra, Iraq, known for his contribution to the development of Arabic literature and criticism.
Another famous Sabeer was Sabeer Bhatia, an Indian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of Hotmail, one of the earliest and most successful web-based email services. Bhatia, born in 1968, played a pivotal role in the early days of the internet and was instrumental in shaping the way we communicate online.
In the realm of sports, Sabeer Ahmed was a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a skilled all-rounder and represented Pakistan in both Test and One Day International matches.
Moving to the field of art, Sabeer Banuazizi was an Iranian-American artist and sculptor known for his abstract and minimalist works. He was born in 1942 and had a significant influence on the contemporary art scene in the United States.
Furthermore, Sabeer Khan was an Indian actor and filmmaker active in the early 20th century. He was a pioneer in the Indian film industry and played a crucial role in the development of Hindi cinema during its formative years, having been born in 1899.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Sabeer throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.
People
Sabeer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sabeer 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
Sabeer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sabeer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sabeer 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 Sabeer a common name?
We classify Sabeer 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 Sabeer most popular?
The single biggest year for Sabeer was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sabeer 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 Sabeer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sabeer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sabeer 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 Sabeer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sabeer 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 Sabeer 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 have the name Sabeer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.