Sabian is an uncommon given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "old man." It is derived from the Hebrew word "sevi," which translates to "old" or "aged." Despite its unusual nature today, Sabian was quite popular among Jews in medieval Europe.
The number of babies named Sabian has fluctuated over the years, with a noticeable spike in 1999 when six were born compared to five each year from 1995 to 1996 and again in 2001. Overall, 21 children have been named Sabian across these four years.