Fabian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Fabian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Fabian?
Fabian is spelled F-A-B-I-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Fabian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Fabian is derived from the Roman family name Fabius, which possibly means “bean grower” or “bean seller.”
- Origin
- Fabian may derive from the Latin family name Fabius, which was used in ancient Roman contexts.
- Pronunciation
- FAY-bee-uhn · 3 syllables
Fabian Popularity in 2025
Rank#468
Recorded Births655
- Boys usage fell 27 places to #468 and recorded 59 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Fabian Mean?
Fabian is derived from the Roman family name Fabius, which possibly means “bean grower” or “bean seller.”
Origin: Fabian may derive from the Latin family name Fabius, which was used in ancient Roman contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Fabian?
PronunciationFAY-bee-uhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Fabian?
- History
- Fabian has been used historically as a given name in various European cultures with associations to Roman times.
Fabian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 655 | #468 |
| 2024 | Boys | 714 | #441 |
| 2023 | Boys | 658 | #465 |
| 2022 | Boys | 673 | #457 |
| 2021 | Boys | 684 | #448 |
| 2020 | Boys | 708 | #422 |
| 2019 | Boys | 796 | #393 |
| 2018 | Boys | 810 | #391 |
| 2017 | Boys | 825 | #388 |
| 2016 | Boys | 868 | #377 |
| 2015 | Boys | 943 | #356 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,053 | #325 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,096 | #313 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,162 | #298 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,198 | #291 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,042 | #305 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,174 | #283 |
| 2008 | Girls | 6 | #15,405 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,178 | #289 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,396 | #253 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,276 | #271 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,232 | #269 |
When Was Fabian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
1,396 recorded births
National rank #253
2006 · Boys
1,276 recorded births
National rank #271
2005 · Boys
1,232 recorded births
National rank #269
2004 · Boys
1,224 recorded births
National rank #267
Where Fabian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #134 | 14 |
| CA | #248 | 150 |
| TX | #265 | 150 |
| NV | #267 | 11 |
| AZ | #295 | 26 |
| CO | #329 | 19 |
| FL | #348 | 56 |
| IL | #375 | 28 |