Fotini
From Greek Φωτεινή (Foteiní), from Ancient Greek φωτεινός (phōteinós, “bright, shining”).
Every Fotini since 1969 — 416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fotini
Fotini is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,775 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 416 American babies have been named Fotini. Its peak came in 1984, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Fotini stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fotini year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,775 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,044 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,978 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,639 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,404 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,183 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,124 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,347 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,253 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,976 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,611 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,231 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,340 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,411 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,060 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,590 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,296 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,114 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,217 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,174 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,681 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,631 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,058 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,673 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,316 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fotini mean?
From Greek Φωτεινή (Foteiní), from Ancient Greek φωτεινός (phōteinós, “bright, shining”).
How popular is the name Fotini in 2025?
Fotini ranked #13,775 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fotini?
416 babies have been named Fotini in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fotini most popular?
Fotini peaked in 1984, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Fotini a boy or girl name?
Fotini is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fotini rising or falling?
Fotini is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.