Boy · #3,763 in 2026

Faber

Name: Popularity of the name Faber in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Faber, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,763

Peak Rank

#3,357 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1931

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#3357

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Faber

Faber first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 7 Fabers were born — ranking #3,357 that year. As of 2026, Faber ranks #3,763 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Fabers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Faber

Phonetically similar names — useful when Faber is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Fabre
Fiber
Fibre
Fibber
Fubar
Fieber
Fibr
Fibor
Fayre
Far
Fair
Fare

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Faber

What does the name Faber mean?

Faber is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Faber in 2026?

In 2026, Faber ranks #3,763 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Faber most popular?

Faber reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #3,357 that year with 7 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Faber most popular?

Faber has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Faber.

Is Faber a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Faber is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Faber?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Faber include Orlean, Arza, Easter. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Faber

Faber is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Faber's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #3,357. Use the chart and map above to compare Faber's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.