Rising since 2019, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Fabien since 1961
Babies named Fabien per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 150 |
| 2000s | 245 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Fabien is a French name with Latin roots, derived from the Roman family name Fabius, which is thought to be related to the word for "bean." In the United States, it has seen modest but steady usage since the 1960s, with a peak in 2008 when it ranked 6,803. Its trajectory has been rising since 2019, with a current 1-in-142,340 incidence for boys. While not a common name overall, its appeal lies in its classic European sound and connection to Saint Fabian. Though not associated with any particular state, the name carries a distinctly French flair that crosses cultural boundaries.
Fabien is the French form of the Latin Fabianus, a name derived from the Roman family name Fabius, which is thought to be related to Latin faba meaning "bean." The name was borne by a 3rd-century pope and saint, helping to establish it in Christian usage. It has remained consistently used in French-speaking countries, though less common in English-speaking regions until recent decades.
“Fabien” around the world
Where Fabien lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fab, Fabe
Sibling names for Fabien
Names that share Fabien's style, for a brother or sister.
