Fabiola
Every Fabiola since 1892 — 9,429 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fabiola
Fabiola is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,079 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 9,429 American babies have been named Fabiola. Its peak came in 1996, when 327 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Fabiola stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fabiola year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #3,079 | — | — |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,134 | — | — |
| 2023 | 56 | #2,988 | — | — |
| 2022 | 55 | #3,006 | — | — |
| 2021 | 68 | #2,566 | — | — |
| 2020 | 54 | #2,987 | — | — |
| 2019 | 89 | #2,118 | — | — |
| 2018 | 91 | #2,104 | — | — |
| 2017 | 89 | #2,148 | — | — |
| 2016 | 90 | #2,156 | — | — |
| 2015 | 101 | #1,974 | — | — |
| 2014 | 117 | #1,769 | — | — |
| 2013 | 110 | #1,838 | — | — |
| 2012 | 156 | #1,462 | — | — |
| 2011 | 136 | #1,593 | — | — |
| 2010 | 143 | #1,557 | — | — |
| 2009 | 174 | #1,369 | — | — |
| 2008 | 209 | #1,217 | — | — |
| 2007 | 256 | #1,031 | — | — |
| 2006 | 262 | #994 | — | — |
| 2005 | 260 | #951 | — | — |
| 2004 | 282 | #871 | — | — |
| 2003 | 246 | #951 | — | — |
| 2002 | 288 | #807 | — | — |
| 2001 | 255 | #896 | — | — |
| 2000 | 225 | #949 | — | — |
| 1995 | 322 | #663 | — | — |
| 1990 | 231 | #850 | 7 | #6,653 |
| 1985 | 124 | #1,150 | 5 | #6,874 |
| 1980 | 93 | #1,353 | — | — |
| 1975 | 87 | #1,280 | — | — |
| 1970 | 39 | #2,092 | — | — |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,183 | — | — |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,559 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,876 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,443 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,566 | — | — |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,239 | — | — |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,922 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,262 | — | — |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,639 | — | — |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,772 | — | — |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,676 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,046 | — | — |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,486 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,684 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Fabiola
- Fabiola Gianotti Physicist · b. 1960
- Fabiola Zuluaga Tennis player · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fabiola in 2025?
Fabiola ranked #3,079 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fabiola?
9,429 babies have been named Fabiola in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fabiola most popular?
Fabiola peaked in 1996, when 327 newborns received the name.
Is Fabiola a boy or girl name?
Fabiola is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fabiola rising or falling?
Fabiola is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fabiola?
Well-known people named Fabiola include Fabiola Gianotti (physicist), Fabiola Zuluaga (tennis player).