Faye
girl name#514 in 2025Faye entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #146 in 1934, ranks #514 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#514
rank today
#146
peak (1934)
579
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #417 |
| 1890s | #261 |
| 1900s | #212 |
| 1910s | #201 |
| 1920s | #197 |
| 1930s | #160 |
| 1940s | #177 |
| 1950s | #264 |
| 1960s | #500 |
| 1970s | #884 |
| 1980s | #1321 |
| 1990s | #2246 |
| 2000s | #1801 |
| 2010s | #973 |
| 2020s | #568 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Faye has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Living bearers
About 35,000 people named Faye are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Faye alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Faye in 2025?
- Faye ranks #514 among US girl names in 2025, with 579 babies given the name.
- When was the name Faye most popular?
- Faye peaked in 1934, reaching #146 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Faye with classmates?
- Faye will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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