Fabiola
Girl name · #3069 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Fabiola? In official American birth records, Fabiola has been tracked continuously since 1892, giving it 133 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 53 baby girls were named Fabiola, placing it at #3069 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1972, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 33,962 girls born in 2025 was named Fabiola.
The 133-year story
Fabiola first appears in the Social Security records in 1892, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1995, when 322 girls were named Fabiola — good for #662 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Fabiola per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Fabiola against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Fabiola in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Fabiola is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Fabiola will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Fabiola is most common
State-level data for Fabiola is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Fabiola
Statistically, parents drawn to Fabiola tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mirella, Gisela, Karissa, Mckayla, and Shayla.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Fabiola | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #3067 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3119 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2975 |
| 2022 | 55 | #2995 |
| 2021 | 68 | #2558 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2966 |
| 2019 | 89 | #2109 |
| 2018 | 91 | #2098 |
| 2017 | 89 | #2144 |
| 2016 | 90 | #2149 |
| 2015 | 101 | #1972 |
| 2014 | 117 | #1768 |
| 2013 | 110 | #1834 |
| 2012 | 156 | #1457 |
| 2011 | 136 | #1592 |
| 2010 | 143 | #1556 |
| 2009 | 174 | #1366 |
| 2008 | 209 | #1216 |
| 2007 | 256 | #1030 |
| 2006 | 262 | #993 |
| 2005 | 260 | #951 |
| 2004 | 282 | #870 |
| 2003 | 246 | #949 |
| 2002 | 288 | #807 |
| 2001 | 255 | #895 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Fabiola?
In official American birth records, the name Fabiola first appeared in 1892 (over 133 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Fabiola a popular girl name?
Fabiola ranked #3069 among girls in 2025 with 53 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1972.
When was the name Fabiola most popular?
Fabiola peaked in 1995, when 322 American girls received the name (ranked #662 that year). Since 1995 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Fabiola?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 33,962 newborn American girls was named Fabiola. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.