Rising since 2020, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Favio since 1970
Babies named Favio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 124 |
| 2000s | 198 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Favio is a rare Italian and Spanish variant of Fabio, a name with ancient Roman roots. Since first recorded in 1970, it has never achieved widespread use in the United States, ranking 8,243 in 2025 with only about 1 in 189,786 newborn boys receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2007, and it has been on a rising trend since 2020. Favio remains a distinctive choice, appealing to parents seeking a name with a Mediterranean flair and a connection to classical history.
Favio is primarily an Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variant of Fabio, which stems from the Latin cognomen Fabius, a prominent Roman family name possibly derived from 'faba' (bean). Historically, the name Fabius was associated with the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus. Favio emerged as a respelled form, particularly in Spanish-speaking and Italian communities, and has seen modest usage in the United States since the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Favi, Vio, Fab
Sibling names for Favio
Names that share Favio's style, for a brother or sister.
