Fabien
Pronunciation: [ f-AB-een ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Fabien first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 694 babies have been named Fabien in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fabien is past its peak , currently ranked #7,970 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,970
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Fabien
Fabien is a boy name .
Fabien is currently ranked #7,970 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fabien include Fab, Fabi, Fabiy, Fabiie, Fay, Faie, and Fabkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Fabien include Fabian, Fabio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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