Fae
Every Fae since 1889 — 2,683 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fae
Fae is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,794 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 2,683 American babies have been named Fae. Its peak came in 1916, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fae stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,794 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,143 |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,198 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,497 |
| 2021 | 46 | #3,407 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,587 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,194 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,061 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,419 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,768 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,892 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,857 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,554 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,422 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,349 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,414 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,168 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,412 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,399 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,769 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,105 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,276 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,063 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,695 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,967 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,897 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,135 |
| 1950 | 20 | #2,204 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,980 |
| 1940 | 22 | #1,706 |
| 1935 | 32 | #1,279 |
| 1930 | 34 | #1,298 |
| 1925 | 63 | #940 |
| 1920 | 63 | #919 |
| 1915 | 65 | #813 |
| 1910 | 31 | #774 |
| 1905 | 16 | #941 |
| 1900 | 15 | #991 |
| 1895 | 15 | #828 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fae in 2025?
Fae ranked #3,794 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fae?
2,683 babies have been named Fae in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fae most popular?
Fae peaked in 1916, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Fae a boy or girl name?
Fae is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fae rising or falling?
Fae is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.