Sabryn
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "strong" or "strong-willed".
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Sabryn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sabryn today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sabryn births was 1998 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sabryn. 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.
People living today
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
1998
47 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2008 SSA rank
#19,899
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Sabryn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sabryn from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 83 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sabryn 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 Sabryn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sabryns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sabryn
The name Sabryn has its origins rooted in the ancient Celtic culture, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old Celtic word "sabrin," which translates to "a flowing stream or river." This connection to nature and the serene beauty of waterways has imbued the name with a sense of tranquility and grace over the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sabryn can be found in the medieval Welsh manuscript known as the "Black Book of Carmarthen," compiled in the late 12th century. This valuable literary work contains poems and stories that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Welsh people, including mentions of individuals bearing the name Sabryn.
During the Middle Ages, the name Sabryn gained popularity among the noble families of Britain, particularly in the regions of Wales and Cornwall. One notable figure from this era was Sabryn of Tintagel, a legendary figure who is said to have lived in the 5th century and whose story is intertwined with the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
As time progressed, the name Sabryn continued to be embraced across various parts of Europe, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 16th century, a renowned French philosopher and humanist scholar, Sabryn de la Roche, made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance period, earning him a place in the annals of history.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Sabryn was the 17th-century English poet and playwright, Sabryn Beaumont. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned her critical acclaim and a lasting legacy in the literary world of her time.
In the 19th century, Sabryn Delacroix, a French artist known for her exquisite landscape paintings, captured the essence of the natural world with her masterful brushstrokes, further solidifying the name's association with the beauty of the great outdoors.
While the name Sabryn has experienced ebbs and flows in popularity over the centuries, its rich historical tapestry and enduring connection to the natural world have endowed it with a timeless charm and depth of meaning that continues to captivate many to this day.
People
Sabryn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sabryn 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
Sabryn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sabryn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sabryn 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 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Sabryn a common name?
We classify Sabryn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 164 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sabryn most popular?
The single biggest year for Sabryn was 1998, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sabryn is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sabryn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sabryn in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.