The nameFlavien
Flavien is the French form of Flavian, a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "golden haired". It has been well liked in France since the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Flavien comes from the Latin Flavianus, derived from Flavius and flavus, "blond, golden".
Origin
Latin. Saint Flavian was patriarch of Constantinople in the 5th century.
History
The name spread in France in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Flavien
Flavien in France
Flavien was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 4,625 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Flavien. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 1995. Half of all babies named Flavien in France were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Flavien mean?
Flavien comes from the Latin Flavianus, derived from Flavius and flavus, "blond, golden".
What is the origin of the name Flavien?
Latin. Saint Flavian was patriarch of Constantinople in the 5th century.
Is Flavien a girl's or a boy's name?
Flavien is a boy's name.