Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Fabian.
National Rank (2025)
#468
All-Time Peak Rank
#253 (2007)
Total U.S. Births
44,250
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Fabian Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Fabian
According to SSA data, Fabian achieved its highest historical rank of #253 in 2007. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 1,396 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 30.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 118 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Fabian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-30.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,396Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
118Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:5
1890s:0
1900s:42
1910s:213
1920s:353
1930s:253
1940s:247
1950s:503
1960s:1,624
1970s:2,636
1980s:4,440
1990s:8,080
2000s:11,969
2010s:9,793
2020s:4,092
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesFa-bi-an
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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