The nameLubin
Lubin is an old French boy's name, that of a bishop of Chartres. It has been quietly coming back into fashion since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic and Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Lubin comes from the Latin Leobinus, often linked to the Germanic leub, "dear, beloved".
Origin
Germanic and Latin. Saint Lubin was bishop of Chartres in the 6th century.
History
Long rare, the name has been coming back in France since the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Lubin
Lubin in France
Lubin was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,975 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Lubin. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Lubin in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 105 births a year on average, against 150 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lubin mean?
Lubin comes from the Latin Leobinus, often linked to the Germanic leub, "dear, beloved".
What is the origin of the name Lubin?
Germanic and Latin. Saint Lubin was bishop of Chartres in the 6th century.
Is Lubin a girl's or a boy's name?
Lubin is a boy's name.