Fabian
How to say it: FAY-bee-un · /ˈfeɪbiən/
From the Roman family name Fabianus, derived from 'faba' meaning 'bean'. Borne by a 3rd-century pope and martyr.
Fabian was the 466th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 655 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 30% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #515 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #466 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 655 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,061 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −30% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #515 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Fabian reached its height in the 2000s and remains in regular use. Still close to that high point, it looks set to ease downward a little.
What goes with it
Three lilting syllables with crisp edges and a breathy finish give Fabian a polished energy. Julian shares its stylish rhythm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Fabian is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Fabian
- Fabian Schär (born 1991)Swiss association football player
- Fabian Delph (born 1989)English association football player
- Fabian Cancellara (born 1981)Swiss cyclist
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