boys' name · peaked 2008

Fabien

Every Fabien since 1961 — 706 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2008Boys
Rank 2025
#6,921
among boys
Babies in 2025
12
named Fabien
Peak year
2008
32 babies
All-time total
706
since 1961

The story of Fabien

Fabien is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,921 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1961, 706 American babies have been named Fabien. Its peak came in 2008, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fabien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Fabien year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 12 #6,921
2024 11 #7,412
2023 7 #10,071
2022 9 #8,522
2021 12 #6,834
2020 6 #11,037
2019 8 #9,142
2018 11 #7,284
2017 12 #6,816
2016 8 #9,106
2015 10 #7,660
2014 18 #5,118
2013 15 #5,746
2012 20 #4,751
2011 19 #4,873
2010 18 #5,108
2009 24 #4,199
2008 32 #3,442
2007 30 #3,535
2006 30 #3,463
2005 25 #3,750
2004 24 #3,774
2003 27 #3,389
2002 14 #5,214
2001 24 #3,543
2000 15 #4,866
1995 16 #3,927
1990 11 #4,780
1985 13 #3,472
1980 11 #3,696
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Famous people named Fabien

  1. Fabien Barthez Soccer player · b. 1971
  2. Fabien Causeur Basketball player · b. 1987
  3. Fabien Gilot Politician · b. 1984
  4. Fabien Camus Soccer player · b. 1985
  5. Fabien Lemoine Soccer player · b. 1987

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Fabien in 2025?

Fabien ranked #6,921 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Fabien?

706 babies have been named Fabien in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Fabien most popular?

Fabien peaked in 2008, when 32 newborns received the name.

Is Fabien a boy or girl name?

Fabien is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Fabien rising or falling?

Fabien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Fabien?

Well-known people named Fabien include Fabien Barthez (soccer player), Fabien Causeur (basketball player), Fabien Gilot (politician).

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