Rising since 2019, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Fabrice since 1973
Babies named Fabrice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 189 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Fabrice is a French masculine name with roots in the ancient Roman family name Fabricius, meaning 'craftsman'. While never highly common in the United States, it has been in consistent use since it first appeared on U.S. records in 1973. The name reached its peak popularity in 1990, and after some decline, it has been on a rising trajectory since 2019. Though it lacks a strong regional association (with no top states), Fabrice remains a recognizable choice in French-speaking communities and among families seeking a distinctive yet classical European name.
Fabrice is a French form of the Latin name Fabricius, an ancient Roman family name derived from 'faber', meaning 'craftsman' or 'smith'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, contributing to its adoption across Europe. In France, it has been used since the Middle Ages, with a notable revival in the second half of the 20th century.
“Fabrice” around the world
Where Fabrice lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fab, Fabby, Ris
Variants: Fabrizio
Sibling names for Fabrice
Names that share Fabrice's style, for a brother or sister.
