Find out how popular the first name Subin has been for the last 7 years (from 1994 to 2000) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Subin by gender

Based on the last 7 years of data, Subin is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 63% of people named Subin being male.

For the most recent data in 2000, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Subin.

It's also interesting to see that despite Subin being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2000 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Subin.

The history of the first name Subin

The name Subin is of Korean origin, derived from the combination of the Korean words "su" meaning "water" and "bin" meaning "wealthy" or "affluent." This name has been used in Korea for centuries, dating back to the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties (918-1910).

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Subin can be found in the Samguk Sagi, a historical record of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, written in the 12th century. The text mentions a prominent scholar and poet named Subin who lived during the Silla Kingdom (57 BC – 935 AD).

During the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), Subin was a popular name among the aristocratic class. Several notable figures bore this name, including Subin, a renowned calligrapher and painter who lived in the 12th century.

In the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), the name Subin continued to be widely used. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Subin, a prominent Confucian scholar and politician who served as a royal advisor in the 16th century.

Another notable figure was Subin, a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 17th century and made significant contributions to the study of Buddhist texts and philosophy.

During the late Joseon period, Subin was a prominent name among the yangban (aristocratic class) families. One example is Subin, a respected military leader and strategist who played a crucial role in defending Korea against Japanese invasions in the late 16th century.

In more recent times, the name Subin has been associated with several notable figures, including Subin, a renowned South Korean poet and literary critic who was active in the 20th century and received numerous accolades for his work.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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