The nameFabien
Fabien is the French form of Fabian.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Fabien comes from the Roman family name Fabius, linked to faba, "bean".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In England and Wales Fabien reached 910th place in 2001.
Fabien in other languages
Fabien is the French form of Fabian. It is Fabiano in Italian and Portuguese, and Fabián in Spanish. The French feminine is Fabienne.
Nicknames for Fabien
The most common nicknames for Fabien: Fab.
Did you know?
- Fabien Barthez was France's goalkeeper when they won the World Cup in 1998 and the European Championship in 2000.
Famous people named Fabien
- Fabien Barthez, goalkeeper
Popularity of the name Fabien
Fabien in the United States
Fabien was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 245 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Fabien. Its rise began around 1961, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Fabien in the United States were born before 2004.
Fabien in France
Fabien was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 41,450 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Fabien. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Fabien in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 49 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fabien mean?
Fabien comes from the Roman family name Fabius, linked to faba, "bean".
What is the origin of the name Fabien?
French, from Latin.
Is Fabien a girl's or a boy's name?
Fabien is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Fabien?
In 2024, Fabien was the 7573rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 11 births.
What are the variants of the name Fabien?
Variants and related names of Fabien include Fabienne.
What are common nicknames for Fabien?
The most common nicknames for Fabien are Fab.
Who are famous people named Fabien?
Fabien Barthez, goalkeeper.