Fabiola
Fabiola is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Derived from Fabius, historically linked to 'bean' or 'bean grower'.
Origin and history
Fabiola is a female name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Fabius. It gained historical prominence through Saint Fabiola, a 4th-century Roman noblewoman who founded early Christian hospitals. In the United States, the name has seen steady, moderate usage, particularly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
9,376 babies in the United States have been named Fabiola since 1880. It ranks #1721 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1764.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.9 %)
- TX (21.1 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 56 |
| 1920-1930 | 111 |
| 1930-1940 | 108 |
| 1940-1950 | 56 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 180 |
| 1970-1980 | 671 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,323 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,836 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,457 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,122 |
| 2020-2029 | 337 |
Famous people named Fabiola
- Fabiola de Mora y Aragón: Queen consort
Nicknames
Fabi, Fabby
Fun facts
- Saint Fabiola of Rome was known for creating one of the first public hospitals in Western Europe.
- The name was popularized in 1854 by Cardinal Wiseman's novel 'Fabiola', which depicted early Christian martyrs.