UK boy's name
Abtin
A Persian masculine name meaning "righteous" or "virtuous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abtin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abtin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2018 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Abtin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abtin ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Abtin.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abtin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Abtin mean?
The name Abtin is of Persian origin, derived from the ancient Iranian language of Avestan. Its roots can be traced back to the 6th century BCE in the region that is now modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia. The name is composed of two parts: "āb" meaning water, and "tan" meaning body or physique, thus translating to a person with a strong and healthy physical form.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Abtin can be found in the Zoroastrian religious text known as the Avesta, which dates back to the 5th century BCE. In this text, the name is associated with a character who is described as a virtuous and honorable individual.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Abtin. One of the earliest was Abtin of Nishapur, a Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of literature and his mastery of the Persian language.
Another prominent figure named Abtin was Abtin Pazhuhesh, a Persian philosopher and mystic who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his teachings on the nature of existence and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
In the 14th century, Abtin Shirazi was a renowned Persian architect and engineer who is credited with the design and construction of several notable buildings and architectural marvels in the city of Shiraz, including the renowned Vakil Mosque.
During the 16th century, Abtin Ghaffari was a Persian calligrapher and artist who was highly regarded for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works, which adorned the walls of numerous mosques and palaces throughout the region.
In more recent times, Abtin Goshtasbi was a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights activist who lived in the 20th century. He was known for his tireless efforts in defending the rights of marginalized communities and advocating for social justice.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Abtin, a name steeped in Persian cultural heritage and imbued with a rich tapestry of historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abtin over time
The chart below shows babies named Abtin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abtin, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abtin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abtin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
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- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Abtin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abtin in the UK right now?
In 2020, Abtin was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abtin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Abtin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abtin?
A Persian masculine name meaning "righteous" or "virtuous".
How many people are called Abtin in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Abtin across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.