Fayette
girl nameFayette entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #1426 in 1895, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#1426
peak (1895)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1426 |
| 1900s | #2061 |
| 1910s | #2968 |
| 1920s | #3252 |
| 1930s | #3485 |
| 1940s | #3042 |
| 1950s | #2996 |
| 1960s | #4633 |
| 1970s | #6819 |
| 1980s | #9595 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Fayette are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fayette alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fayette in 2025?
- Fayette is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Fayette most popular?
- Fayette peaked in 1895, reaching #1426 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Fayette with classmates?
- Fayette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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