Fairy
girl nameFairy entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #615 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#615
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #812 |
| 1890s | #783 |
| 1900s | #776 |
| 1910s | #862 |
| 1920s | #969 |
| 1930s | #1190 |
| 1940s | #1956 |
| 1950s | #3189 |
| 1960s | #4294 |
| 2010s | #13776 |
| 2020s | #15272 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Fairy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fairy alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fairy in 2025?
- Fairy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Fairy most popular?
- Fairy peaked in 1883, reaching #615 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Fairy with classmates?
- Fairy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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