Fabiola Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Fabiola is a name of Latin origin meaning 'bean grower' or 'bean seller'. It evolved from the Latin name Fabius and has been used since Roman times. The name is associated with traits of kindness and generosity, particularly due to the legacy of Saint Fabiola. It does not have a biblical background and gained popularity in the 19th century. Variants include Fabia and Fabius, and notable figures with this name include Fabiola of Rome and Fabiola Gianotti.
The name Fabiola is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Fabiola has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Fabiola' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8705th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3128th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3005th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4004th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1726th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 889th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1039th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Fabiola' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Fabiola"
Pronunciation
/fæˈbiːoʊlə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Fabiola is derived from the Latin name 'Fabius', which comes from the Roman family name 'Fabius'. It is thought to mean 'bean grower' or 'bean seller'.
Meaning
bean grower, bean seller
Language Evolution
Fabius (Latin), Fabiola (Latin)
Historical Usage
The name Fabiola gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to the influence of Saint Fabiola, a Roman matron known for her charitable works.
Variants & Derivatives
Fabia, Fabius, Fabi, Bibi
Modern Popularity & Image
Fabiola is viewed as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with kindness and generosity.
Famous People
Fabiola of Rome, Fabiola Beracasa Beasley, Fabiola Gianotti
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Fabiola"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Fabiola"
"Fabiola" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8705th of 16616 | 47 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3128th of 9107 | 152 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3005th of 9204 | 165 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4004th of 12526 | 177 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1726th of 19264 | 875 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 889th of 27321 | 3,248 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1039th of 35406 | 3,709 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2286th of 30306 | 971 |
Regional Popularity of "Fabiola" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
49.75% 3143rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Fabiola" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
94.05% 2213th/2353 |
48.35% 748th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
73.41% 2037th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
56.66% 1664th/2937 |
48.95% 1705th/3483 |
43.95% 1546th/3518 |
19.88% 804th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.62% 1202nd/3685 |
28.98% 1297th/4475 |
19.79% 1028th/5194 |
7.84% 495th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.70% 1544th/4582 |
38.25% 1975th/5164 |
14.17% 1036th/7313 |
9.18% 685th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
72.81% 3267th/4487 |
26.80% 1828th/6822 |
27.34% 1716th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Fabiola"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Fabiola" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.