Fabio
Every Fabio since 1915 — 2,897 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fabio
Fabio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,613 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 2,897 American babies have been named Fabio. Its peak came in 2006, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fabio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fabio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #2,613 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2,322 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,327 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2,418 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,526 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,477 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,240 |
| 2018 | 52 | #2,482 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,197 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2,285 |
| 2015 | 48 | #2,577 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,282 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2,375 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,164 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,134 |
| 2010 | 52 | #2,418 |
| 2009 | 50 | #2,541 |
| 2008 | 76 | #1,906 |
| 2007 | 72 | #1,961 |
| 2006 | 98 | #1,527 |
| 2005 | 52 | #2,276 |
| 2004 | 62 | #1,960 |
| 2003 | 74 | #1,679 |
| 2002 | 56 | #1,984 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,165 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,761 |
| 1995 | 67 | #1,460 |
| 1990 | 42 | #1,851 |
| 1985 | 38 | #1,652 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,826 |
| 1975 | 21 | #2,153 |
| 1970 | 28 | #1,633 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,016 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,745 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,041 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,857 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,019 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Fabio
- Fabio Capello Coach · b. 1946
- Fabio Cannavaro Soccer player · b. 1973
- Fabio Testi Actor · b. 1941
- Fabio Grosso Soccer player · b. 1977
- Fabio Cudicini Soccer player · b. 1935
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fabio in 2025?
Fabio ranked #2,613 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fabio?
2,897 babies have been named Fabio in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fabio most popular?
Fabio peaked in 2006, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Fabio a boy or girl name?
Fabio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fabio rising or falling?
Fabio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fabio?
Well-known people named Fabio include Fabio Capello (coach), Fabio Cannavaro (soccer player), Fabio Testi (actor).