Meaning and history
Zubin is a Persian masculine name commonly connected with Persian zūbīn, meaning “spear” or “javelin.” It is used especially among Parsis and other South Asian communities with Persian cultural connections. The name’s martial object meaning should not be expanded into unsupported claims about personality. Notable bearers include Indian conductor Zubin Mehta, longtime music director of major international orchestras, and Indian musician Zubin Damania, known professionally as Zubin. Regional transliteration can vary.
20052005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: 9 births, rank #7,998
2007: 12 births, rank #6,622
2008: 6 births, rank #11,037
2009: 12 births, rank #6,802
20102010: 10 births, rank #7,591
2011: 7 births, rank #9,600
2012: 12 births, rank #6,626
2013: 14 births, rank #5,923
2014: 9 births, rank #8,130
20152015: 8 births, rank #8,744
2016: 7 births, rank #9,664
2017: 7 births, rank #9,696
2018: 6 births, rank #10,760
2019: 6 births, rank #10,803
20202020: no US SSA record for this spelling
2021: 8 births, rank #8,825
2022: 9 births, rank #8,300
2023: no US SSA record for this spelling
20242024: 9 births, rank #8,312
In 2024, 9 babies were recorded with the name Zubin, ranking #8,312 among boys.