UK girl's name
Sabrine
A feminine name of Moroccan origin meaning "born in the morning".
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.
Sabrine is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sabrine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 8 births.
This profile covers 70 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 70 living people in the UK are called Sabrine. 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
- • Sabrine ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 8 girls were registered as Sabrine.
- • About 70 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sabrine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
8 births
Estimated living
70
2026
Meaning
What does Sabrine mean?
The name Sabrine has its origins in Arabic, and it is a variant of the more common Arabic name Sabrina. The name is derived from the Latin word "Sabrina," which was the name of a Celtic goddess associated with the River Severn in Britain.
In Arabic, the name Sabrine is often interpreted to mean "patient" or "steadfast." It is a feminine name that has been used across various regions of the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Sabrine can be found in the writings of the famous Arab philosopher and poet Ibn Arabi, who lived in the 12th century. He mentioned a woman named Sabrine in his mystical works, though little is known about her historical identity.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women who bore the name Sabrine. One such example is Sabrine Goulamaly, an Algerian-French actress and model born in 1982. She has appeared in various French films and television shows, gaining recognition for her talent and beauty.
Another notable Sabrine is Sabrine Djermane, an Algerian professional tennis player born in 1984. She has represented Algeria in several international tournaments and achieved a career-high ranking of No. 167 in the world in singles.
In the realm of literature, there is Sabrine Ismail, an Egyptian novelist and short story writer born in 1962. Her works explore themes of identity, culture, and the experiences of women in contemporary Egyptian society.
Moving to the field of academia, Sabrine Noureddine is a Tunisian historian and professor at the University of Tunis. Born in 1975, she has authored several books and articles on the history of Tunisia and the broader Maghreb region.
Lastly, Sabrine Sellami is a Tunisian politician and activist born in 1983. She has been involved in various human rights and feminist movements, advocating for women's rights and social justice in her country.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Sabrine throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultures and societies across the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sabrine over time
The chart below shows babies named Sabrine registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Sabrine, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sabrine by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sabrine 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4659 | 9 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3628 | 36 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2633 | 22 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Sabrine
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sabrine: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sabrine in the UK right now?
In 2020, Sabrine was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sabrine most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 8 babies registered as Sabrine in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sabrine?
A feminine name of Moroccan origin meaning "born in the morning".
How many people are called Sabrine in the UK?
A total of 70 babies have been registered as Sabrine across the 14 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.