How Many People Are Named Fanny?
Complete statistics for the name Fanny: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fanny, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 109,117 Americans today, making it truly unique. With an estimated 3,024 people bearing this name in the US, it stands out as a classic, old-school choice. Interestingly, its popularity peaked way back in 1916 with 241 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to bring harmony to their surroundings.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 91All 9,568 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1916Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fanny Through the Generations
Fanny has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1916, reflecting its status as a vintage name. Today, the majority of those named Fanny are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. The age distribution shows 892 under-30, 1,348 aged 30-60, and 7,328 over 60, highlighting how this name is predominantly associated with older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Fanny
Fanny is a feminine given name. It originated as a diminutive of the English given name Frances or the French Françoise, both meaning "free one", and of the Spanish name "Estefanía" and the French name Stéphanie, both meaning "crown".…
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Other names sharing Fanny's French roots
📄 About the Name Fanny
How Many People Have the Name Fanny?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 190 people in the United States currently share the name Fanny. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,744,470 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Fanny a Common or Rare Name?
Fanny is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Fanny in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Fanny Most Popular?
The name Fanny reached peak popularity in 1916, with 241 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Fanny?
Approximately 190 people named Fanny live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 190. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,744,470 Americans.
Is Fanny a rare name?
Fanny is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,744,470 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fanny mean?
The meaning and origin of Fanny are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Fanny more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Fanny are male and 100% are female.
When was Fanny most popular?
Fanny peaked in 1916 with 241 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.