Fate
Every Fate since 1880 — 1,329 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fate
Fate is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 1,329 American babies have been named Fate — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1919, when 35 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 Fate stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fate year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,893 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,144 | 5 | #12,957 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,631 | 5 | #12,733 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,383 | 6 | #11,213 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,670 | 6 | #11,198 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,369 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,328 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,291 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,604 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,550 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,595 | 7 | #10,006 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,890 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,417 | 6 | #11,519 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #12,955 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,755 | 5 | #12,650 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,326 | 5 | #12,004 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,984 | 6 | #10,389 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,721 | 5 | #11,447 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,739 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,157 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,399 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,548 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,578 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,746 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,407 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,746 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,836 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,359 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 13 | #2,017 |
| 1935 | — | — | 10 | #2,436 |
| 1930 | — | — | 23 | #1,545 |
| 1925 | — | — | 15 | #2,121 |
| 1920 | — | — | 21 | #1,715 |
| 1915 | — | — | 15 | #1,906 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #1,004 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,142 |
| 1900 | — | — | 15 | #656 |
| 1895 | — | — | 11 | #651 |
| 1890 | — | — | 10 | #642 |
| 1885 | — | — | 8 | #724 |
| 1880 | — | — | 11 | #582 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fate in 2025?
Fate did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Fate?
1,329 babies have been named Fate in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fate most popular?
Fate peaked in 1919, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Fate a boy or girl name?
Fate is used for both: about 11% of babies named Fate have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Fate rising or falling?
Fate is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.