How Many People Are Named Faye?
Complete statistics for the name Faye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Faye, a rare female name, stands out with just 1 in 9,820 Americans bearing it today. That's around 33,605 people in the US, making it quite unique. Interestingly, most Fayes are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 80All 72,069 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: 1943Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Faye Through the Generations
Faye has been a classic name since its peak in 1943 when 1,478 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, the name has seen a resurgence, with a current trend showing it's becoming popular again. The age distribution reveals a significant skew towards older individuals, with 61,144 people over 60, compared to 6,867 under 30 and 4,058 aged between 30 and 60. This pattern paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in tradition but is now finding new life among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Faye
Faye is a given name in various cultures. In the West, the given name is usually feminine. Faye is derived from Middle English "faie", meaning "fairy", or possibly from the Old French word meaning loyalty or belief.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Faye's English roots
📄 About the Name Faye
How Many People Have the Name Faye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,073 people in the United States currently share the name Faye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 159,889 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Faye a Common or Rare Name?
Faye 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 Faye in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Faye Most Popular?
The name Faye reached peak popularity in 1943, with 1,478 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Faye?
Approximately 2,073 people named Faye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,073. That works out to roughly 1 in 159,889 Americans.
Is Faye a rare name?
Faye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 159,889 Americans has this name.
What does the name Faye mean?
The meaning and origin of Faye are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Faye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Faye are male and 100% are female.
When was Faye most popular?
Faye peaked in 1943 with 1,478 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.