Famous
boy nameFamous entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #2964 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1925–2025
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rank today
#2964
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3971 |
| 1940s | #2964 |
| 1960s | #4105 |
| 1970s | #4617 |
| 1990s | #7964 |
| 2000s | #9958 |
| 2010s | #10377 |
| 2020s | #8370 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Famous are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Famous alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Famous in 2025?
- Famous is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Famous most popular?
- Famous peaked in 1943, reaching #2964 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Famous with classmates?
- Famous will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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