Fayola
girl nameFayola entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #2859 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#2859
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4029 |
| 1930s | #4129 |
| 1940s | #4554 |
| 1970s | #9380 |
| 1980s | #10847 |
| 2000s | #15031 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Fayola are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Fayola alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fayola in 2025?
- Fayola is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Fayola most popular?
- Fayola peaked in 1927, reaching #2859 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Fayola with classmates?
- Fayola will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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