Faye Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Faye means 'fairy' or 'enchanted' in French.
Meaning of the Name Faye
Faye is a name of French origin. It is derived from the Old French word 'faie' which means 'fairy' or 'enchanted'. The name Faye has a mystical and ethereal quality to it. It is often associated with beauty, grace, and enchantment. Faye also has a connection to nature and the supernatural, symbolizing a magical presence.
Popularity of the Name Faye
The popularity for the name Faye peaked in popularity in the year 1943 with 1,468 births, which ranked number 306 out of 8,384 unique names for that year. Faye had the most female births in 1943 with 1,468, which ranked number 163 out of 5,368 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1915 with 20, which ranked number 1,553 out of 4,390 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Faye has increased sharply over the last ten years from 234 births to 534 births, an increase of 128.21%. Among females, Faye has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 234 births to 534 births, an increase of 128.21%.
Nationwide Popularity of Faye
- 20 Year Trend of Faye: 423.53%
- 10 Year Trend of Faye: 128.21%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Faye: 128.21%
Popularity of Faye by State
Among females, Faye was most popular in Western states with 137 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 76 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Faye. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 514 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 76 | 466 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 520 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 783 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 606 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 370 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 491 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 526 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 513 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 416 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 416 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 363 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 350 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 768 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 240 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 163 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 860 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 602 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 538 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 703 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 407 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 485 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 610 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 756 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 823 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 189 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 687 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 406 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Faye
- Total Births of Faye: 580 (8.60%)
- Female Births of Faye: 580 (8.60%)
Given the upward trend of Faye over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.60% increase in total births, for a total of 580 births in 2024. For Females, births for Faye have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 580 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.60%.