Urbin
Of Latin origin, a masculine name meaning "from the city".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Urbin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Urbin today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Urbin births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Urbin. 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 Urbin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,761
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Urbin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Urbin 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 Urbin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Urbin
The name Urbin is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'urbanus', meaning 'of or relating to the city'. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was used to describe someone who possessed the refined manners and sophistication associated with city life.
In the early centuries of the Roman Empire, the name Urbin was primarily used by members of the urban elite and aristocracy. It was a name that carried connotations of culture, education, and a connection to the bustling centers of power and influence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Urbin can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentions an Urbin Quintus in his work 'Annals'. This Urbin Quintus was a prominent Roman senator who lived during the 1st century AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Urbin fell out of widespread use but remained present in certain regions of Europe, particularly in Italy. In the 14th century, a notable figure named Urbin of Viterbo (1259-1329) gained recognition as a Franciscan friar and scholar. He authored several theological works and was revered for his piety and contributions to the Church.
As the Renaissance period dawned, the name Urbin experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the Italian nobility and intellectual circles. One of the most renowned individuals bearing this name was Urbin VIII (1568-1644), who served as Pope from 1623 until his death. His tenure as the leader of the Catholic Church was marked by significant artistic patronage and the construction of several iconic buildings in Rome, including the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica.
Another notable figure named Urbin was the Italian Renaissance painter Urbin da Urbino (1483-1520), renowned for his exquisite portraiture and religious works. His paintings, such as 'The Madonna of the Goldfinch', are considered masterpieces of the High Renaissance period and can be found in prestigious museums around the world.
In the realm of literature, the name Urbin graced the pages of works by the celebrated English playwright William Shakespeare. In his play 'The Taming of the Shrew', one of the characters is named Urbin, although his role is relatively minor.
While the name Urbin has waxed and waned in popularity over the centuries, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of European history, evoking images of urban sophistication, intellectual prowess, and artistic excellence.
People
Urbin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Urbin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Urbin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Urbin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Urbin 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 Urbin a common name?
We classify Urbin 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 Urbin most popular?
The single biggest year for Urbin was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Urbin 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 Urbin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Urbin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Urbin 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 Urbin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Urbin 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 Urbin 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 Urbin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.