Fabian
girl nameFabian entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #2341 in 1950, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#2341
peak (1950)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3420 |
| 1960s | #5817 |
| 1970s | #8090 |
| 1980s | #7009 |
| 1990s | #9836 |
| 2000s | #15302 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Fabian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fabian alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fabian in 2025?
- Fabian is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Fabian most popular?
- Fabian peaked in 1950, reaching #2341 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Fabian with classmates?
- Fabian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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