Faye
How to say it: FAY · /ˈfeɪ/
From Middle English 'faie' meaning 'fairy'; also possibly Old French 'fei' (faith). In use as a given name since the 19th century.
Faye was the 484th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 579 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are up about 95% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #388 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #484 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 579 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,364 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | +95% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #388 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Back from near disappearance in the 1990s, Faye revived after its high in the 1930s. It remains well below that mark yet should rise a little soon.
What goes with it
Airy and breathy with a gentle hush, Faye feels delicate. Willa and Olive echo its charm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Faye is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #333. Ireland: #81.
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