Total births
706
Boys' name · since 1961
Fabien
Fabien has 706 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7347
- among boys today
- 706
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Fabien currently ranks #7347 among boys' names in America, with 706 babies recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Fabien has been recorded 706 times among boys since 1961, currently ranked #7347 nationally and more common than 49% 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 1961 to 2025.
- #7347 among boys today
- 706 born since 1961
- 2000s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Fabien is currently the #7347 boys' name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 706 born since 1961, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7347
- among boys today
- 706
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Fabien vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7347
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Fabien was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
32 babies were named Fabien in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Fabien compares
706 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Fabien's all-time total is 92% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Fabien | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 706 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Fabien's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Fabien's full recorded timeline at 2001, 60% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 40% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1961, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Fabien at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#7,347
Active since
1961
Fabien popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Fabien by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Fabien's strongest decade.
245 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Fabien births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 91
1980s
91 births
- 1990s
1990s
150 births
- 2000s
2000s
245 births
- 2010s
2010s
139 births
- 2020s 57
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 245 births (35% of all-time use).
How Fabien 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 Fabien's total volume
Fabien vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Fabien by state
Where Fabien concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 59 | 8.4% |
| #2 | California | | 15 | 2.1% |
Texas share of Fabien's total US births 8.4%
Even split
59 of 706 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fabien? ▼
706 babies have been named Fabien since 1961. It currently ranks #7347 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 32 births.
When was Fabien most popular? ▼
Fabien was most popular in the 2000s decade with 245 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Fabien most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fabien are Texas (59 births), California (15 births).
How long has the name Fabien been used? ▼
Fabien has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 65 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Fabien? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fabian, Fabio, Fabrizio, Fabricio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Fabien's data
- Fabien's decade-level peak was the 2000s (245 total births); usage has since declined to 57 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Fabiens (59 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Fabien
Nearby Names Like Fabien
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fabien
Fabian Boy
#441 44,250 births
Fabio Boy
#2317 2,897 births
Fabrizio Boy
#4105 1,370 births
Fabricio Boy
#4117 1,213 births
Fabrice Boy
#11210 482 births
Compare Fabien side by side: Fabien vs Fabian Fabien vs Fabio Fabien vs Fabrizio
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Fabien
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, 1961–2025 (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. "Fabien: #7347 Boys' Name - 706 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fabien. 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 Fabien 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.