Fabian is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #16570 in 2003 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 7 births ranking #14396. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.7%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 365,410 girls born was named Fabian. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.