UK boy's name
Zubin
An Iranian masculine name derived from the Persian word "zubun" meaning "of silver".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zubin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zubin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 10 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Zubin. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zubin ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 10 boys were registered as Zubin.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zubin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
10 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Meaning
What does Zubin mean?
The name Zubin has its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the Old Persian word "zû", meaning "to shine" or "to be bright". This name was commonly used in ancient Persia, which corresponds to modern-day Iran and parts of surrounding countries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zubin can be traced back to the Achaemenid Empire of ancient Persia, which ruled from around 550 BC to 330 BC. During this period, the name was borne by several notable figures, including Zubin, a military commander who served under King Darius the Great.
In Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest religions in the world originating from ancient Persia, the name Zubin is associated with the concept of light and brightness, reflecting the religion's emphasis on the eternal struggle between light and darkness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zubin can be found in the Avesta, the sacred texts of Zoroastrianism, where it is mentioned in the context of a prayer or hymn.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Zubin. One of the most famous was Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor and music director, born in 1936. He has conducted orchestras around the world and is widely regarded as one of the most influential conductors of his generation.
Another prominent figure was Zubin Kanga, an Indian lawyer and jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 1957 to 1959. He was also the first Indian to serve on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.
In the realm of literature, Zubin Mistry was an Indian novelist and journalist who wrote several acclaimed works, including "The Householder" and "The Immigrant".
In the field of science, Zubin Pastakia was an Indian-American physicist and educator who made significant contributions to the study of solid-state physics and served as a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Lastly, Zubin Irani was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Mumbai and represented India in the 1975 Cricket World Cup.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Zubin, which has its roots in the ancient Persian language and culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zubin over time
The chart below shows babies named Zubin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zubin, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zubin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zubin 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 | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4020 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #2443 | 22 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Zubin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zubin in the UK right now?
In 2021, Zubin was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Zubin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 10 babies registered as Zubin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zubin?
An Iranian masculine name derived from the Persian word "zubun" meaning "of silver".
How many people are called Zubin in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Zubin across the 8 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.