Fabrizzio
Italian masculine name derived from the Latin "Fabrizio", meaning "craftsman" or "skilled workman".
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the first name Fabrizzio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fabrizzio today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fabrizzio births was 2005 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fabrizzio. 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.
People living today
139
~ 1 in 2,465,859 Americans
Peak year
2005
14 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,503
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Fabrizzio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fabrizzio from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 90 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fabrizzio 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 Fabrizzio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fabrizzios live
Origin
Meaning and history of Fabrizzio
The name Fabrizzio finds its origins in the Italian language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin name "Fabricius," which itself comes from the word "faber," meaning "craftsman" or "artisan." This connection to skilled labor and craftsmanship has imbued the name with a sense of diligence and expertise throughout its history.
In the early days of Rome, the Fabricii were a prominent patrician family known for their involvement in politics and military affairs. One notable figure from this family was Gaius Fabricius Luscinus, a Roman consul and military commander who lived in the 3rd century BC. He was renowned for his integrity, austerity, and unwavering commitment to the principles of the Roman Republic.
As the Roman Empire expanded and Christianity spread, the name Fabrizzio gained popularity among early Christian communities. It is believed to have been borne by several early Christian martyrs and saints, though records from this era are often incomplete or uncertain.
During the Renaissance period, the name Fabrizzio experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. This was likely due to the renewed interest in classical Roman culture and the arts during this time. One notable bearer of the name was Fabrizio Caroso, an Italian Renaissance dance master and choreographer who lived from 1535 to 1605. His treatise on dancing, "Il Ballarino," is considered a seminal work in the history of dance.
In the 17th century, Fabrizio Campanile, an Italian architect and engineer, made significant contributions to the field of hydraulic engineering. He was responsible for designing and constructing several important water systems and aqueducts in Rome and the surrounding regions.
Moving into the 19th century, Fabrizio Dionisi was an Italian philologist and historian who lived from 1819 to 1891. He is best known for his work on the history and literature of the Umbrian region of Italy, and his contributions to the study of ancient languages and texts.
In the 20th century, Fabrizio De André was a renowned Italian singer-songwriter and poet who lived from 1940 to 1999. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Italian popular music and is celebrated for his poetic lyrics and socially conscious themes.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Fabrizzio, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.
People
Fabrizzio + 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
Fabrizzio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fabrizzio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 139 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fabrizzio 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 2,465,859 US residents.
Is Fabrizzio a common name?
We classify Fabrizzio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 141 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fabrizzio most popular?
The single biggest year for Fabrizzio was 2005, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fabrizzio is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fabrizzio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fabrizzio in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.