Favian
- US rank
- #4,139
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,252 in 1990
25 babies were named Favian in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Favian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 68,493 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Favian, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Favian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFavian first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #1,252. Today it's #4,139, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowFavian was 3.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 21,097 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 68,493.
About the name Favian
Favian is a boy name of English and Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Favian for boys from 1961 to 2025, in 53 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #1,252 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,139, with 25 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,368,421 boys |
| 1970s | 5.7 | 175,131 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 69,013 boys |
| 1990s | 35 | 28,249 boys |
| 2000s | 51 | 19,720 boys |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,541 boys |
| 2020s | 19 | 53,715 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Favian
What is the origin of the name Favian?
Favian has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Favian a boy or girl name?
Favian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Favian?
Favian ranked #4,139 for US boys in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#1,252).