Fabio
Fabio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Bean grower or derived from the Roman gens Fabia.
Origin and history
Fabio is derived from the ancient Roman family name Fabius, which is linked to the Latin word for bean. It has long been a popular given name in Italy and Latin America. In the United States, it remains a recognized but relatively uncommon choice, strongly associated with Italian culture and romantic fiction icons.
Popularity in the United States
2,897 babies in the United States have been named Fabio since 1880. It ranks #2404 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1614.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.1 %)
- NY (26.4 %)
- FL (21.4 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- NJ (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 133 |
| 1970-1980 | 266 |
| 1980-1990 | 372 |
| 1990-2000 | 583 |
| 2000-2010 | 621 |
| 2010-2019 | 568 |
| 2020-2029 | 313 |
Famous people named Fabio
- Fabio Lanzoni: Model, Actor
- Fabio Cannavaro: Athlete, Manager
- Fabio Fognini: Tennis player
Fun facts
- The name originates from the gens Fabia, one of the oldest and most influential patrician families in ancient Rome.
- Italian model Fabio Lanzoni popularized the single-name identifier 'Fabio' in American pop culture during the late 20th century.