Fabien
3 countries#1830 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Fabien was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
110,958 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1830 · peaked in 1984 with 5,919 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
706 births recorded 1961–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 2008 with 32 births
Most common in: Texas, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
275 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2001 with 18 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
275 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2001 with 18 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Fabien’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #103 | — |
| 2004 | #120 | ↓17 |
| 2005 | #166 | ↓46 |
| 2006 | #198 | ↓32 |
| 2007 | #259 | ↓61 |
| 2008 | #286 | ↓27 |
| 2009 | #349 | ↓63 |
| 2010 | #416 | ↓67 |
| 2011 | #437 | ↓21 |
| 2012 | #434 | ↑3 |
| 2013 | #518 | ↓84 |
| 2014 | #558 | ↓40 |
| 2015 | #542 | ↑16 |
| 2016 | #661 | ↓119 |
| 2017 | #812 | ↓151 |
| 2018 | #865 | ↓53 |
| 2019 | #959 | ↓94 |
| 2020 | #1328 | ↓369 |
| 2021 | #1397 | ↓69 |
| 2022 | #1830 | ↓433 |
Frequently asked questions about Fabien
Is Fabien a popular name?
Yes — Fabien currently ranks #1830 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Fabien more common for boys or girls?
Fabien is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Fabien most popular?
Fabien peaked in 1984 in France, with 5,919 recorded births that year.
Is Fabien rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Fabien’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #285 in 1900 to #1830 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Fabien?
At least 111,939 babies have been recorded with the name Fabien across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Fabien popular in more than one country?
Yes — Fabien appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Fabien?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Fabien include Eyan, Fenton.
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