Declining since 2006, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Favian since 1961
Babies named Favian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 93 |
| 1980s | 269 |
| 1990s | 689 |
| 2000s | 1,012 |
| 2010s | 581 |
| 2020s | 193 |
Meaning & origin
Favian entered U.S. naming records in 1961 and reached its peak popularity in 2002. However, its trajectory has been falling since 2006, reflecting a steady decline in usage over the past two decades. As of 2025, it ranks 4,139, with roughly 1 in every 68,323 male newborns receiving the name. The name is most common in Texas and California, states with large Hispanic populations, which aligns with its Spanish-influenced variant status. Favian offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Fabian, with the same classical roots but a slightly modern flair.
Favian is a variant of Fabian, which derives from the Latin family name Fabius, likely related to faba, meaning 'bean'. The Fabii were a prominent patrician family in ancient Rome. Fabian has been used as a given name since the early Christian era, notably by a pope and many saints. Favian emerged as an English and Spanish variant, gaining modest popularity in the United States from the 1960s onward.
Where Favian is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fav, Favi, Bean
Sibling names for Favian
Names that share Favian's style, for a brother or sister.
