Fawkes
boy nameFawkes entered the US charts in 2009, peaked at #5770 in 2018, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2009–2025
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rank today
#5770
peak (2018)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #12491 |
| 2010s | #9146 |
| 2020s | #9227 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Fawkes are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Fawkes is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fawkes in 2025?
- Fawkes is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Fawkes most popular?
- Fawkes peaked in 2018, reaching #5770 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Fawkes with classmates?
- Fawkes will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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