Declining since 1995, #3,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Fabiola since 1892
Babies named Fabiola per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 16 |
| 1900s | 24 |
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 111 |
| 1930s | 108 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 79 |
| 1960s | 180 |
| 1970s | 671 |
| 1980s | 1,323 |
| 1990s | 2,836 |
| 2000s | 2,457 |
| 2010s | 1,122 |
| 2020s | 337 |
Meaning & origin
Fabiola reached its peak popularity in 1995, when it ranked 1,523rd, but has since declined in use. In 2025, it ranked 3,067th, with approximately 1 in 30,326 baby girls receiving the name. The name has been consistently recorded since 1892, though it has never broken into the top 1,000. Fabiola is most common in Texas, Florida, and California, reflecting its popularity in Hispanic communities. With its melodic sound and saintly legacy, Fabiola remains a distinctive name that blends ancient Roman roots with modern usage.
Fabiola is a feminine name derived from the Roman family name Fabius, ultimately from the Latin 'faba' meaning bean. The name was borne by a 4th-century Roman saint, Fabiola, who was a wealthy noblewoman known for her charity and founding of the first public hospital. Though the name has ancient roots, it saw renewed popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures.
Where Fabiola is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Fabiola” around the world
Where Fabiola lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fabi, Fabby, Ola
Sibling names for Fabiola
Names that share Fabiola's style, for a brother or sister.
