Fairley
boy nameFairley entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #1738 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#1738
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3880 |
| 1930s | #3588 |
| 1940s | #2411 |
| 1960s | #3930 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Fairley are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Fairley alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fairley in 2025?
- Fairley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Fairley most popular?
- Fairley peaked in 1944, reaching #1738 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Fairley with classmates?
- Fairley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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