Total births
44,250
Boys' name · since 1882
Fabian
Fabian has 44,250 recorded births since 1882 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #441
- among boys today
- 44,250
- born since 1882
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Fabian is the #441 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 44,250 recorded since 1882.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Fabian has been recorded 44,250 times among boys since 1882, currently ranked #441 nationally and more common than 97% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2025.
- #441 among boys today
- 44,250 born since 1882
- 2000s peak decade
- 97% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Fabian is currently the #441 boys' name in America, more common than 97% of boys - 44,250 born since 1882, peaking in the 2000s.
- #441
- among boys today
- 44,250
- born since 1882
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
Fabian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#441
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 97% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Fabian was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
1,396 babies were named Fabian in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Fabian compares
44,250 Top 4% higher than 96% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Fabian's all-time total is 121x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Fabian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 44,250 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 1,396 | 23 | 22,252 |
Fabian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Fabian's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 95% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 5%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1882, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 1,396, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Fabian at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2007
Current rank
#441
Active since
1882
Fabian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 1,396
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Fabian popularity over time - girls
327 total births recorded since 1950 (Fabian as girls' name)
Fabian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Fabian's strongest decade.
11,969 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Fabian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 42
1900s
42 births
- 1910s 213
1910s
213 births
- 1920s 353
1920s
353 births
- 1930s 253
1930s
253 births
- 1940s 247
1940s
247 births
- 1950s 503
1950s
503 births
- 1960s 1,624
1960s
1,624 births
- 1970s 2,636
1970s
2,636 births
- 1980s 4,440
1980s
4,440 births
- 1990s
1990s
8,080 births
- 2000s
2000s
11,969 births
- 2010s
2010s
9,793 births
- 2020s 4,092
2020s
4,092 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 11,969 births (27% of all-time use).
How Fabian compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Fabian's total volume
Fabian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Fabian by state
Where Fabian concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12,042 | 27.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10,072 | 22.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 2,433 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 2,345 | 5.3% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 1,979 | 4.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 1,877 | 4.2% |
| #7 | New Mexico | | 1,197 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Colorado | | 920 | 2.1% |
California share of Fabian's total US births 27.2%
Even split
12,042 of 44,250 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 40 reporting states.
Fabian appears in 40 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fabian? ▼
44,250 babies have been named Fabian since 1882. It currently ranks #441 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 1,396 births.
When was Fabian most popular? ▼
Fabian was most popular in the 2000s decade with 11,969 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Fabian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fabian are California (12,042 births), Texas (10,072 births), Illinois (2,433 births).
How long has the name Fabian been used? ▼
Fabian has been recorded in Social Security data since 1882, spanning 144 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Fabian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fabio, Fabrizio, Fabricio, Fabien, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Fabian's data
- Fabian's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (11,969 total births) through the 2020s (4,092) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Fabians (12,042 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Fabian
Nearby Names Like Fabian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fabian
Fabio Boy
#2317 2,897 births
Fabrizio Boy
#4105 1,370 births
Fabricio Boy
#4117 1,213 births
Fabien Boy
#7347 706 births
Fabrice Boy
#11210 482 births
Compare Fabian side by side: Fabian vs Fabio Fabian vs Fabrizio Fabian vs Fabricio
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Fabian
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1882–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Fabian: #441 Boys' Name - 44,250 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fabian. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Fabian draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.