Fabien
Fabien is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Belonging to Fabius; derived from 'faba' meaning bean.
Origin and history
Fabien is a French given name derived from the Roman family name Fabianus, which relates to the clan name Fabius. Historically associated with the bean-harvesting gens Fabia, it remains a traditional choice in French-speaking regions. In the United States, it is relatively uncommon but steadily used as a classic international alternative to Fabian.
Popularity in the United States
706 babies in the United States have been named Fabien since 1880. It ranks #3970 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- TX (79.7 %)
- CA (20.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 91 |
| 1990-2000 | 150 |
| 2000-2010 | 245 |
| 2010-2019 | 139 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Famous people named Fabien
- Fabien Barthez: Professional Athlete, Soccer Player
- Fabien Cousteau: Aquanaut, Ocean Conservationist
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Roman gens Fabia, one of the most prominent patrician families in the Roman Republic.
- Saint Fabian was the 20th Pope, ruling from 236 to 250 AD, contributing to the name's early Christian usage.