Fabien
Every Fabien since 1961 — 706 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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
- Fabien Barthez Soccer player · b. 1971
- Fabien Causeur Basketball player · b. 1987
- Fabien Gilot Politician · b. 1984
- Fabien Camus Soccer player · b. 1985
- 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).