Fabrizzio is an Italian masculine given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman family name Fabius, which was taken from the Latin word "fabus" meaning "bean-cake". The name Fabius was originally a cognomen, or nickname, given to individuals with a bean-like appearance or who were born during the harvest season.
The name Fabrizzio has a long history in Italy and has been used for centuries. It is believed to have first appeared as a given name in the Middle Ages, although it may have been used unofficially before that time. The name became more popular during the Renaissance period, when many Italian families adopted it as part of their hereditary names.
One notable bearer of the name Fabrizzio was Fabrizio del Dongo, a historical figure who fought on behalf of Napoleon Bonaparte during the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Del Dongo's exploits were later immortalized by French author Stendhal in his novel "The Charterhouse of Parma".
Today, Fabrizzio remains a popular given name in Italy and other Italian-speaking communities around the world. It is often associated with creativity and individuality, perhaps due to its unique sound and spelling. Despite its popularity, however, Fabrizzio has never been among the most common names in Italy, which has helped it retain an air of exclusivity and distinction.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Fabrizzio in the United States from 1999 to 2022. Over this period, there were a total of 132 babies named Fabrizzio born across the country.
From 1999 to 2008, the number of births with the name Fabrizzio fluctuated between 5 and 14 each year. After a gap in the data from 2009 to 2011, there were seven births in both 2012 and 2014. Then, after another gap in the data from 2013 to 2015, there were six births in both 2016 and 2021. Finally, there were eight babies named Fabrizzio born in 2022.
These statistics indicate that while the name Fabrizzio may not have been extremely popular over this period, it has still been chosen for a significant number of children born in the United States. It is possible that the name's popularity has varied based on regional trends or changes in naming preferences over time.