Favian
Favian is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of the Fabian family; bean grower.
Origin and history
Favian is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Fabianus. It ultimately traces back to the Latin word for bean, referring to bean farmers or members of the Fabia gens. While relatively rare in the United States, it has maintained a steady presence as an alternative spelling of Fabian.
Popularity in the United States
2,845 babies in the United States have been named Favian since 1880. It ranks #2428 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1734.
States where it is most popular
- CA (61.3 %)
- TX (26.3 %)
- IL (3.3 %)
- AZ (2.5 %)
- FL (2 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 269 |
| 1990-2000 | 689 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,012 |
| 2010-2019 | 581 |
| 2020-2029 | 193 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Fabia gens, one of the most prominent patrician families in ancient Rome.
- Favian serves as a rare, modern phonetic variant of the traditional English and Spanish name Fabian.