The nameAubin
Aubin is a French boy's name of Latin origin meaning "white". The name of a bishop of Angers, it is coming back into fashion in France.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Aubin comes from the Latin Albinus, derived from albus, "white".
Origin
Latin. Saint Aubin, bishop of Angers in the 6th century, gave his name to many villages in France.
History
The name came back in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
Famous people named Aubin
- Saint Aubin, bishop of Angers
Popularity of the name Aubin
Aubin in France
Aubin was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,290 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Aubin. Half of all babies named Aubin in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 256 births a year.
Variants and related names
Aubin in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aubin mean?
Aubin comes from the Latin Albinus, derived from albus, "white".
What is the origin of the name Aubin?
Latin. Saint Aubin, bishop of Angers in the 6th century, gave his name to many villages in France.
Is Aubin a girl's or a boy's name?
Aubin is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Aubin?
Variants and related names of Aubin include Albin.
Who are famous people named Aubin?
Saint Aubin, bishop of Angers.