How Many People Are Named Fabian?

Complete statistics for the name Fabian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Fabian
Rare
Latin

Fabian means 'soldier' and has origins in Latin, making it both rare and historically rich. That's just 1 in 7,956 Americans who share this name, highlighting its uniqueness among male names. With most people under 30, it's clear Fabian is a name for the younger generation.

~13,044
Living in US
1 in 25,410
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Soldier
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

104,155
Worldwide Bearers
#2,142
Global Rank
🇪🇸 Spain
7,844
🇧🇪 Belgium
6,272
🇻🇪 Venezuela
5,736
🇵🇭 Philippines
5,608
🇨🇭 Switzerland
5,150
🇰🇪 Kenya
5,136
🇧🇴 Bolivia
5,042
🇺🇾 Uruguay
4,456
🇿🇦 South Africa
4,310
🇵🇱 Poland
4,194

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
41,174 (99%)
♀ Female
305 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
27,974
Would be under 30 (64%)
13,347
Would be 30–60 (30%)
2,596
Would be over 60 (6%)

All 43,917 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
83
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Fabian Through the Generations

Fabian saw its peak popularity in 2007 with 1,403 births, marking a high point in its relatively recent rise. Today, there are 41,478 people named Fabian living in the United States, with a significant majority, 64%, under 30 years old. This age skew indicates that Fabian remains a modern choice, with fewer individuals over 60 compared to those in their thirties and forties.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 11,923
Texas 9,927
Illinois 2,405
Florida 2,289
Arizona 1,952
New York 1,855
New Mexico 1,183
Colorado 900
New Jersey 760
Georgia 716

✨ Similar Names to Fabian

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fabian's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Fabian

How Many People Have the Name Fabian?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,044 people in the United States currently share the name Fabian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,410 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Fabian a Common or Rare Name?

Fabian is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Fabian Mean?

Fabian means "soldier" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Fabian in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Fabian Most Popular?

The name Fabian reached peak popularity in 2007, with 1,403 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Fabian?

Approximately 13,044 people named Fabian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,044. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,410 Americans.

Is Fabian a rare name?

Fabian is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,410 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fabian mean?

Fabian means "soldier" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Fabian more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Fabian are male and 1% are female.

When was Fabian most popular?

Fabian peaked in 2007 with 1,403 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US13,044
All-Time Births13,044
1 in X1 in 25,410
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2007
World Rank#2,142
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.