The nameFabio
Fabio is an Italian name from an old Roman family. Football fans in England know it well.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
Fabio comes from the Roman family name Fabius, linked to faba, "bean".
Origin
Italian, from Latin.
History
In England and Wales Fabio reached 586th place in 1999. In the United States its best rank is 1289th, in 1994.
Did you know?
- Captain of the Italian team that won the 2006 World Cup, Fabio Cannavaro won the Ballon d'Or the same year, a rare feat for a defender.
Famous people named Fabio
- Fabio Capello, football manager
- Fabio Cannavaro, footballer
Popularity of the name Fabio
Fabio in the United States
Fabio was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 621 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Fabio. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Fabio in the United States were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 53 births a year.
Fabio in the United Kingdom
Fabio was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 332 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Fabio. Half of all babies named Fabio in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Fabio in France
Fabio in Belgium
Fabio in Switzerland
Fabio in Austria
Sibling names for Fabio
Names from the same generation as Fabio, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fabio mean?
Fabio comes from the Roman family name Fabius, linked to faba, "bean".
What is the origin of the name Fabio?
Italian, from Latin.
Is Fabio a girl's or a boy's name?
Fabio is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Fabio?
In 2024, Fabio was the 2321st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 61 births.
What are good sibling names for Fabio?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Simona, Annalisa, Selma and Mirella for a sister, Lino, Stefano, Paolo and Gino for a brother.
Who are famous people named Fabio?
Fabio Capello, football manager; Fabio Cannavaro, footballer.