Holding steady.
Popularity of Fabion since 1965
Babies named Fabion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Fabion is a modern elaboration of the classic name Fabian, created by adding the fashionable 'ion' ending. First recorded in 1965, this name never achieved widespread popularity in the United States, failing to crack the top 1000 even during its peak year of 2000. Its trajectory has remained stable, and it has not appeared in the top states ranking for any year. The -ion suffix connects it to other contemporary-sounding names like Sebastian and Julian, but Fabion remains a rare choice. For parents seeking an uncommon variant of a Roman family name with a modern twist, Fabion offers a distinctive option with a stable but limited usage history.
Fabion is a modern variant of the Roman family name Fabianus, which derives from the Latin 'faba' meaning 'bean'. The Fabian family was prominent in ancient Rome. The -ion ending is a fashionable suffix that gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, giving the name a distinctive and contemporary sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fab, Fabe, Ion
Sibling names for Fabion
Names that share Fabion's style, for a brother or sister.
