Favian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Favian is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Fabianus' meaning 'bean grower.' It has evolved through various historical forms and is linked to early Christian history via Saint Fabian. The name embodies traits of creativity and individuality, with no direct biblical relevance, and has gained a contemporary appeal.
The name Favian is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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. From 2020-2022, Favian has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Favian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7025th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3806th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1699th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1516th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2918th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Favian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Favian"
Pronunciation
/ˈfeɪviən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Favian is derived from the Latin name 'Fabianus,' which is a derivative of 'Fabius,' a Roman family name meaning 'bean grower' or 'bean farmer.'
Meaning
bean grower
Language Evolution
Fabianus, Fabius, Favianus, Favian
Historical Usage
Favian gained popularity during the early Christian era, particularly because of its association with Saint Fabian, a pope in the 3rd century.
Variants & Derivatives
Fabian, Fabi, Fabe
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Favian is considered a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Saint Fabian, Fabian Cancellara, Fabian Delph
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Favian"
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 "Favian"
"Favian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7025th of 7552 | 8 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3806th of 10718 | 118 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1699th of 16616 | 712 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1516th of 24088 | 1,484 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2918th of 23106 | 498 |
Regional Popularity of "Favian" 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) |
- | - |
52.27% 1839th/3518 |
37.24% 1506th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
54.59% 2443rd/4475 |
31.88% 1656th/5194 |
14.20% 897th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
43.74% 2004th/4582 |
64.60% 3336th/5164 |
22.17% 1621st/7313 |
11.56% 863rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
34.56% 2358th/6822 |
26.72% 1677th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Favian" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Favian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Favian" 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.