Boy
Fabian
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About Fabian
Sophisticated and Continental, Fabian exudes a certain worldly charm that sets it apart from more commonplace selections. This name has traversed centuries while maintaining its appeal, demonstrating remarkable staying power without ever becoming ubiquitous. The soft consonants and balanced syllables create a gentle yet masculine sound that avoids harsh edges while maintaining strength. Fabian suggests cultivation and refinement—someone comfortable in diverse settings, from casual gatherings to formal events. The name's Roman historical connections provide depth and gravitas, while its usage across various European cultures gives it international versatility. Parents drawn to Fabian often appreciate names that sound educated and cultured without pretension, names that suggest their son might be equally at home discussing literature, leading a team, or pursuing creative endeavors.
Popularity of the Name Fabian
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #988 | ||||
| 1900 | #928 | ||||
| 1904 | #830 | ||||
| 1959 | #609 | ||||
| 1960 | #573 | ||||
| 1961 | #628 | ||||
| 1962 | #698 | ||||
| 1963 | #679 | ||||
| 1964 | #652 | ||||
| 1965 | #596 | ||||
| 1966 | #571 | ||||
| 1967 | #577 | #289 | |||
| 1968 | #563 | #249 | |||
| 1969 | #568 | #308 | |||
| 1970 | #552 | #288 | |||
| 1971 | #533 | ||||
| 1972 | #545 | #326 | |||
| 1973 | #529 | ||||
| 1974 | #517 | #300 | |||
| 1975 | #511 | #273 | |||
| 1976 | #493 | #294 | |||
| 1977 | #447 | #309 | |||
| 1978 | #437 | #287 | #265 | ||
| 1979 | #418 | ||||
| 1980 | #433 | #292 | |||
| 1981 | #411 | ||||
| 1982 | #443 | ||||
| 1983 | #432 | #249 | |||
| 1984 | #426 | ||||
| 1985 | #392 | #208 | |||
| 1986 | #382 | #237 | |||
| 1987 | #387 | #218 | |||
| 1988 | #373 | #301 | #289 | ||
| 1989 | #377 | #256 | |||
| 1990 | #325 | #338 | |||
| 1991 | #332 | #282 | #354 | #675 | |
| 1992 | #339 | #278 | #602 | ||
| 1993 | #320 | #360 | #788 | ||
| 1994 | #326 | #626 | |||
| 1995 | #339 | #340 | #635 | ||
| 1996 | #329 | #393 | #757 | ||
| 1997 | #310 | #416 | #355 | #896 | |
| 1998 | #317 | #419 | |||
| 1999 | #289 | #529 | #858 | ||
| 2000 | #284 | #498 | #297 | ||
| 2001 | #275 | #414 | #350 | ||
| 2002 | #271 | #478 | #496 | #933 | |
| 2003 | #272 | #397 | #290 | #544 | #842 |
| 2004 | #267 | #505 | #309 | #556 | |
| 2005 | #270 | #498 | #355 | #380 | #770 |
| 2006 | #271 | #439 | #364 | #957 | |
| 2007 | #253 | #399 | #402 | #386 | |
| 2008 | #289 | #412 | #387 | #320 | |
| 2009 | #283 | #424 | #249 | ||
| 2010 | #305 | #336 | #395 | #287 | |
| 2011 | #291 | #317 | #383 | #314 | |
| 2012 | #298 | #310 | #245 | ||
| 2013 | #313 | #265 | #267 | ||
| 2014 | #325 | #302 | #248 | ||
| 2015 | #357 | #280 | #285 | ||
| 2016 | #377 | #286 | #227 | #971 | |
| 2017 | #388 | #313 | #216 | ||
| 2018 | #391 | #322 | #271 | ||
| 2019 | #393 | #331 | #370 | ||
| 2020 | #423 | #324 | #256 | ||
| 2021 | #448 | #439 | #454 | ||
| 2022 | #457 | #427 | #457 | ||
| 2023 | #465 | #559 | #295 | ||
| 2024 | #441 | #600 | #517 | ||
| 2025 | #468 | #574 | #513 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Fabian
Names Similar to Fabian
Nicknames for Fabian
- Fab
- Fabs
- Fabe
- Faby
- Fabi
Famous People Named Fabian
| Fabian Barthez | French former footballer |
| Fabian Cancellara | Swiss former professional road cyclist |
| Fabian Johnson | American soccer player |
| Fabian Delph | English footballer |
| Fabian Ruiz | Spanish footballer |
| Fabian Rios | Colombian actor |
| Fabian Allen | Jamaican cricketer |
| Fabian Gray | American singer and actor |
| Fabian Perez | Argentinian artist |
| Fabian Washington | American football player |
| Fabian Nicieza | American comic book writer |
| Fabian Cowdrey | English cricketer |
| Fabian Ernst | German former footballer |
| Fabian Lustenberger | Swiss footballer |
| Fabian Lüscher | Swiss swimmer |
| Fabian Schär | Swiss footballer |
| Fabian Espindola | Argentinian former footballer |
| Fabian von Schlabrendorff | German jurist and resistance fighter |
| Fabian Hambüchen | German former artistic gymnast |
| Fabian Klos | German footballer |
Characters Named Fabian
| Fabian Prewett | Harry Potter series |
| Fabian Moman | The Forsyte Saga |
| Fabian Cortez | X-Men comics |
| Fabian Vane | Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte |
| Fabian Aramais Seacaster | Sea Prayer by Khaled Hosseini |
| Fabian Nicieza | Spider-Man comics |
| Fabian Rutter | House of Anubis TV series |
| Fabian Chandelle | The Girl Who Knew Too Much |
| Fabian Núñez | The Invisible Man |
| Fabian | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night |
| Fabian Fobres | Skulduggery Pleasant series |
| Fabian G. Serin | Cinderella Phenomenon game |
| Fabian Harlock | Ultraviolet TV series |
| Fabian Ramirez | Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas |
| Fabian Olbertz | Generation War TV series |
| Fabian de Gébelin | Assassin's Creed Unity game |
| Fabian Arnold | The Secret of Chimneys |
| Fabian Azoulay | Gilmore Girls TV series |
| Fabian Rutter | Wolfblood TV series |
| Fabian Mendoza | Elite TV series |