Fabian Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In 2021, there were 681 baby boys born with the name Fabian, averaging 1 Fabian out of 2732 male kids.

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A Deep Dive

Fabian Overview

Meaning

Bean grower

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Roman family name “Fabius,” meaning “bean grower” or “bean farmer” in Latin​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈfeɪbiən/

Popularity

Fabian is widely used in several countries, including Austria, Chile, and Poland. In 2023, it ranked #464 for boys in the United States​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Classic, Cool, Exotic

Associated Traits

Strong, intelligent, charismatic, noble

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with Saint Fabian, a 3rd-century pope and martyr, revered in Christian communities​

Name Day

January 20 (Germany, Sweden)​
A Deep Dive

Fabian Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Fabien, Fabiano, Fabius, Fabio, Fabron, Fabe, Faebian, Favian, Fabiose, Fabel​

Common Nicknames

Fabi, Ian, Fab, Fabs, Bean, Finn, Fabo, F-Man, Biano, Fabster​

Diminutives

Fabi, Ian, Fab, Fabs, Bean​

Famous People

  • Fabian Hambüchen
    (German Gymnast)
  • Fabian Schär
    (Swiss Soccer Player)
  • Fabian Ruiz
    (Spanish Footballer)
  • Fabian Picardo
    (Gibraltarian Politician)
  • Fabian Cancellara
    (Swiss Cyclist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Fabian Cortez
    ("X-Men," Comics)
  • Fabian Prewett
    ("Harry Potter," Novel Series)

Places

  • Fabian Village
    (Midi-Pyrenees, France)

What Is the Meaning of Fabian?

Fabian means “bean grower,” deriving from the Latin word “faba” which means “bean.”

What Is the Origin of The Name Fabian?

Fabian originates from the Roman family name Fabianus, which was derived from the Latin name Fabius.

Fabian Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Fabian in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4472021#4572022#4642023
Top 3 Rankings#2532007#2662004#2692005

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Fabian

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023464
(-7 from 2022)
656
(-16 from 2022)
0.03582
2022457
(-10 from 2021)
672
(-12 from 2021)
0.03588
2021447
(-25 from 2020)
684
(-24 from 2020)
0.03651
2020422
(-29 from 2019)
708
(-88 from 2019)
0.03828
2019393
(-2 from 2018)
796
(-14 from 2018)
0.04142
2018391
(-3 from 2017)
810
(-15 from 2017)
0.04167
2017388
(-11 from 2016)
825
(-43 from 2016)
0.04169
2016377
(-21 from 2015)
868
(-74 from 2015)
0.04285
2015356
(-31 from 2014)
942
(-111 from 2014)
0.04608
2014325
(-12 from 2013)
1053
(-42 from 2013)
0.05139
2013313
(-15 from 2012)
1095
(-67 from 2012)
0.05419
2012298
(-7 from 2011)
1162
(-35 from 2011)
0.05726
2011291
(+14 from 2010)
1197
(+155 from 2010)
0.05892
2010305
(-22 from 2009)
1042
(-132 from 2009)
0.05072
2009283
(+6 from 2008)
1174
(-4 from 2008)
0.05535
2008289
(-36 from 2007)
1178
(-218 from 2007)
0.05403
2007253
(+18 from 2006)
1396
(+120 from 2006)
0.06302
2006271
(-2 from 2005)
1276
(+44 from 2005)
0.05820
2005269
(-3 from 2004)
1232
(+8 from 2004)
0.05791
2004266
(+6 from 2003)
1224
(+77 from 2003)
0.05792
2003272
(-1 from 2002)
1147
(-3 from 2002)
0.05459
2002271
(+4 from 2001)
1150
(+39 from 2001)
0.05565
2001275
(+9 from 2000)
1111
(+30 from 2000)
0.05371
2000284
(+5 from 1999)
1081
(+82 from 1999)
0.05176
1999289
(+28 from 1998)
999
(+128 from 1998)
0.04899
1998317
(-7 from 1997)
871
(+12 from 1997)
0.04296
1997310
(+19 from 1996)
859
(+60 from 1996)
0.04300
1996329
(+10 from 1995)
799
(+80 from 1995)
0.03988
1995339
(-13 from 1994)
719
(-54 from 1994)
0.03575
1994326
(-6 from 1993)
773
(-55 from 1993)
0.03792
1993320
(+19 from 1992)
828
(+119 from 1992)
0.04009
1992339
(-7 from 1991)
709
(-47 from 1991)
0.03378
1991332
(-7 from 1990)
756
(-11 from 1990)
0.03567
1990325
(+52 from 1989)
767
(+173 from 1989)
0.03564
1989377
(-4 from 1988)
594
(+52 from 1988)
0.02834
1988373
(+15 from 1987)
542
(+47 from 1987)
0.02707
1987388
(-6 from 1986)
495
(+14 from 1986)
0.02538
1986382
(+10 from 1985)
481
(+22 from 1985)
0.02503
1985392
(+34 from 1984)
459
(+79 from 1984)
0.02385
1984426
(+5 from 1983)
380
(+18 from 1983)
0.02025
1983431
(+12 from 1982)
362
(-2 from 1982)
0.01942
1982443
(-32 from 1981)
364
(-38 from 1981)
0.01929
1981411
(+22 from 1980)
402
(+42 from 1980)
0.02159
1980433
(-16 from 1979)
360
(-5 from 1979)
0.01941
1979417
(+20 from 1978)
365
(+32 from 1978)
0.02038
1978437
(+10 from 1977)
333
(+12 from 1977)
0.01949
1977447
(+46 from 1976)
321
(+60 from 1976)
0.01878
1976493
(+16 from 1975)
261
(+15 from 1975)
0.01599
1975509
(+8 from 1974)
246
(+13 from 1974)
0.01516
1974517
(+12 from 1973)
233
(+13 from 1973)
0.01429
1973529
(+14 from 1972)
220
(+6 from 1972)
0.01363
1972543
(-10 from 1971)
214
(-13 from 1971)
0.01278
1971533
(+19 from 1970)
227
(+10 from 1970)
0.01249
1970552
(+16 from 1969)
217
(+26 from 1969)
0.01139
1969568
(-7 from 1968)
191
(+9 from 1968)
0.01044
1968561
(+16 from 1967)
182
(+10 from 1967)
0.01025
1967577
(-7 from 1966)
172
(-5 from 1966)
0.00967
1966570
(+25 from 1965)
177
(+14 from 1965)
0.00974
1965595
(+56 from 1964)
163
(+22 from 1964)
0.00860
1964651
(+27 from 1963)
141
(+8 from 1963)
0.00696
1963678
(+20 from 1962)
133
(+12 from 1962)
0.00644
1962698
(-71 from 1961)
121
(-37 from 1961)
0.00576
1961627
(-55 from 1960)
158
(-28 from 1960)
0.00733
1960572
(+39 from 1959)
186
(+26 from 1959)
0.00859
1959611
(+593 from 1958)
160
(+119 from 1958)
0.00739
19581204
(-105 from 1957)
41
(-7 from 1957)
0.00190
19571099
(+186 from 1956)
48
(+12 from 1956)
0.00219
19561285
(-194 from 1955)
36
(-11 from 1955)
0.00168
19551091
(+121 from 1954)
47
(+9 from 1954)
0.00225
19541212
(+166 from 1953)
38
(+8 from 1953)
0.00184
19531378
(-165 from 1952)
30
(-7 from 1952)
0.00150
19521213
(+48 from 1951)
37
(+3 from 1951)
0.00188
19511261
(+11 from 1950)
34
(+2 from 1950)
0.00178
19501272
(+3 from 1949)
32
No change from 1949
0.00176
19491275
(+103 from 1948)
32
(+4 from 1948)
0.00178
19481378
(+698 from 1947)
28
(+14 from 1947)
0.00157
19472076
(-777 from 1946)
14
(-15 from 1946)
0.00075
19461299
(+195 from 1945)
29
(+9 from 1945)
0.00176
19451494
(-56 from 1944)
20
(-2 from 1944)
0.00146
19441438
(-70 from 1943)
22
(-4 from 1943)
0.00158
19431368
(-70 from 1942)
26
(-3 from 1942)
0.00179
19421298
(+74 from 1941)
29
(+5 from 1941)
0.00206
19411372
(+24 from 1940)
24
(+1 from 1940)
0.00191
19401396
(+62 from 1939)
23
(+2 from 1939)
0.00194
19391458
(-61 from 1938)
21
(-2 from 1938)
0.00185
19381397
(+84 from 1937)
23
(+2 from 1937)
0.00202
19371481
(-277 from 1936)
21
(-9 from 1936)
0.00192
19361204
(+186 from 1935)
30
(+6 from 1935)
0.00282
19351390
(-67 from 1934)
24
(-2 from 1934)
0.00224
19341323
(-72 from 1933)
26
(-2 from 1933)
0.00245
19331251
(-75 from 1932)
28
(-5 from 1932)
0.00274
19321176
(+157 from 1931)
33
(+6 from 1931)
0.00307
19311333
(+311 from 1930)
27
(+7 from 1930)
0.00252
19301644
(-332 from 1929)
20
(-9 from 1929)
0.00177
19291312
(-165 from 1928)
29
(-9 from 1928)
0.00262
19281147
(+16 from 1927)
38
No change from 1927
0.00333
19271163
(+133 from 1926)
38
(+7 from 1926)
0.00327
19261296
(-71 from 1925)
31
(-3 from 1925)
0.00271
19251225
(-92 from 1924)
34
(-6 from 1924)
0.00295
19241133
(-19 from 1923)
40
(-1 from 1923)
0.00342
19231114
(+44 from 1922)
41
(+3 from 1922)
0.00362
19221158
(+68 from 1921)
38
(+3 from 1921)
0.00338
19211226
(+122 from 1920)
35
(+6 from 1920)
0.00308
19201348
(-27 from 1919)
29
No change from 1919
0.00263
19191321
(-90 from 1918)
29
(-3 from 1918)
0.00286
19181231
(-56 from 1917)
32
(-1 from 1917)
0.00305
19171175
(+199 from 1916)
33
(+8 from 1916)
0.00344
19161374
(-133 from 1915)
25
(-3 from 1915)
0.00271
19151241
(-20 from 1914)
28
(+5 from 1914)
0.00318
19141221
(+90 from 1913)
23
(+7 from 1913)
0.00337
19131311
(+106 from 1912)
16
(+4 from 1912)
0.00298
19121417
(-127 from 1911)
12
(+4 from 1911)
0.00266
19111290
(+24 from 1910)
8
(+1 from 1910)
0.00331
19101314
(-159 from 1909)
7
No change from 1909
0.00336
19091155
(+62 from 1908)
7
(+1 from 1908)
0.00396
19081217
(-126 from 1905)
6
No change from 1905
0.00361
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19051091
(-281 from 1904)
6
(-3 from 1904)
0.00419
1904810
(+320 from 1903)
9
(+4 from 1903)
0.00650
19031130
(-228 from 1900)
5
(-4 from 1900)
0.00387
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1900902
(+41 from 1882)
9
(+4 from 1882)
0.00555
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1882943
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00410
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Fabian

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2622021#2692022#2462023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2572021#2682022#2732023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3732021#2872022#4042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3182021#3122022#4032023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2972021#3352022#2462023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6522021#7832022#7102023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1692021#2612022#2182023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3642021#3712022#2562023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7662021#6232022#3782023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4382021#6152022#4982023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4152021#5172022#5792023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7642021#6012022#4952023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2272021#3202022#2972023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6632013#8412014#8492018

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#11292019#10232020#9392022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3142021#6292022#4022023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#10292021#10372022#7552023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8022021#6872022#7292023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5642020#5582022#5812023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6642019#7902022#7282023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8082020#7222021#7062022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5892019#3762020#4622022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5232020#5722022#5812023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#10072019#9382021#7712022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4992019#6542020#6282022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3322019#3412021#3962023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2712014#3642016#4362022

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#10422020#12892021#13352022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7192019#7512022#8432023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4872018#4122020#3702022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5072018#7942021#8172022

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6132014#8292020#6882022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6842013#7372021#6792022

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9022018#8742020#8952021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5312001#5962006#4552008

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5972016#4132019#5212021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3992018#3952019#3502021

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5842007#5442010#6332012

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2052013#2082018

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2152001

Popularity Rankings for Fabian in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#172020#182021#152022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#182021#162022#192023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#372021#392022#422023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#662021#782022#752023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#862011#2002022#2662023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1802003#1262005#942006

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1332020#1432021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1352020#1562021#2302022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1512008#1392009#1732010

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1662021#1962022#2332023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1871996

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3292021#2942022#2442023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3192018#4182019#2722023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4542021#4542022#3032023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3232019#3112020#4162021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3612018#3552019#3722020

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3912008#4192010#3762011

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6632016#7992021#7772022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#10832012#8342013#10722015

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Fabian a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Fabian has been predominantly male due to its association with Roman history and Christian saints.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Fabian

Fabian in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Fabian Hambüchen (Gymnast, 1987): A retired German gymnast who won gold at the 2016 Olympics, silver in 2012, and bronze in 2008, known for his achievements on the horizontal bar.
  • Fabian Schär (Soccer Player, 1991): A Swiss professional footballer playing as a center-back for Newcastle United and the Swiss national team.
  • Fabian Ruiz (Footballer, 1996): A Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and the Spain national team.
  • Fabian Picardo (Politician, 1972): The Chief Minister of Gibraltar, leading the territory's government.
  • Fabian Cancellara (Cyclist, 1981): A retired Swiss professional road bicycle racer, regarded as one of the
  • Fabian Cortez ("X-Men," 1991 Comics): A mutant supervillain who is an enemy of the X-Men, first appearing in Marvel Comics.
  • Fabian Prewett ("Harry Potter," 1997 Novel Series): A member of the Order of the Phoenix and the maternal uncle of Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling.
  • Fabian Village (Midi-Pyrenees, France): A small village in the Midi-Pyrenees region known for its picturesque landscapes and traditional French charm.

Similar Names to Fabian

  • Fabre
  • Fabyan
  • Fabron
  • Fabriano
  • Faber
  • Fabiyus
  • Fabroni
  • Fabianno
  • Fabert
  • Fabiose
  • Fabien
  • Fabius
  • Fabio
  • Fabion
  • Faber
  • Favio
  • Favian

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