UK boy's name
Gabin
A French masculine name of uncertain etymology potentially related to gabion.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gabin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Gabin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Gabin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Gabin. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gabin ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Gabin.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gabin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Gabin mean?
The given name Gabin finds its roots in the French language, originating from the Latin name Gabinus. The name Gabinus is believed to have derived from the word "Gabii," which was an ancient city located near Rome, Italy, dating back to the 8th century BC.
Gabinus was a Roman family name, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of Aulus Gabinus, a Roman consul who lived in the 1st century BC. The transition from Gabinus to Gabin likely occurred as the name spread across different regions and underwent linguistic adaptations.
In religious contexts, the name Gabin appears in records associated with several early Christian saints and martyrs. One notable example is Saint Gabin, a 3rd-century Christian martyr who was executed during the Diocletian persecution in Rome.
Throughout history, the name Gabin has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded figures was Gabin Lachatre (1494-1572), a French sculptor and architect who worked on various religious structures in Paris during the Renaissance era.
Another prominent figure was Gabin Fortin (1660-1733), a French-Canadian pioneer and fur trader who played a significant role in the early exploration and settlement of parts of modern-day Quebec and Ontario.
In the artistic realm, Gabin Courtois (1798-1854) was a French painter known for his landscape and genre paintings, particularly those depicting scenes from the countryside and rural life.
Moving into the 20th century, Gabin Casanavé (1910-2007) was a French artist renowned for his abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures, with works exhibited in various prestigious galleries and museums.
Lastly, Gabin Vachette (1923-2009) was a French author and screenwriter who contributed to several notable films and television series during his career, including the popular comedy series "Les Bronzés."
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne the name Gabin throughout history, spanning various fields and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Gabin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gabin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Gabin
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Gabin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gabin in the UK right now?
In 2009, Gabin was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Gabin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Gabin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gabin?
A French masculine name of uncertain etymology potentially related to gabion.
How many people are called Gabin in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Gabin across the 1 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.