Fabian is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #442 in 2024 with 711 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 1,396 births ranking #253. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 11.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,413 boys born was named Fabian. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Fabian is a smooth Latin classic from the old Roman Fabian family. Its literal root is surprisingly humble, but the name itself feels elegant and established.
The name has long Christian and European history through saints and noble use. In modern naming, it feels refined, intelligent, and slightly continental.