Fabrienne
A feminine name of French origin meaning "artisan" or "skilled craftsperson".
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Fabrienne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fabrienne today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fabrienne births was 1977 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fabrienne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fabrienne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1977
9 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1978 SSA rank
#7,151
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Fabrienne: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Fabrienne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fabrienne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 42 | 42 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Fabrienne
The name Fabrienne is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Latin word "faber," which means "artisan" or "craftsman." It is a variant of the more common French name "Fabienne," which has been in use since the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded use of the name Fabrienne can be traced back to the 12th century in France, where it was often given to daughters of blacksmiths, stonemasons, or other skilled artisans. The name was particularly popular in the regions of Normandy and Brittany, where craftsmanship and trade were highly valued.
While the name Fabrienne does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was inspired by the Latin word "fabrica," which means "workshop" or "factory." This connection to the world of craftsmanship and skilled labor may have contributed to the name's enduring appeal.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Fabrienne was Fabrienne de Normandie, a noblewoman from the 13th century who was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of local craftsmen. Another notable Fabrienne was Fabrienne de Bretagne, a 14th-century poet and scholar who wrote extensively about the art of weaving and textile production.
In the 16th century, Fabrienne de Montfort was a prominent French painter and engraver who was celebrated for her intricate woodcuts and engravings. Her work was highly influential in the development of French printmaking during the Renaissance.
During the 18th century, Fabrienne Duvergier was a renowned French lacemaker who revolutionized the art of bobbin lace and helped establish France as a center of lacemaking excellence. Her intricate designs and innovative techniques were highly sought after by the aristocracy and nobility of the time.
In more recent history, Fabrienne Pinet was a 20th-century French architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the reconstruction and revitalization of several cities in France after World War II. Her work was recognized for its emphasis on preserving historical elements while incorporating modern design principles.
People
Fabrienne + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fabrienne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fabrienne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fabrienne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Fabrienne a common name?
We classify Fabrienne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 42 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fabrienne most popular?
The single biggest year for Fabrienne was 1977, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fabrienne is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Fabrienne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fabrienne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fabrienne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Fabrienne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fabrienne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Fabrienne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Fabrienne?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.