Fay
Fay: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /feɪ/
Meaning and origin of Fay
- A female given name, pet form of Faith or Frances; often used as a middle name.
How popular is Fay?
Since 1880, 32,059 girls and 4,118 boys in the U.S. have been named Fay (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #202 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #294 in 1893. In 2025, 39 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Fay FAQ
What does the name Fay mean?
A female given name, pet form of Faith or Frances; often used as a middle name.
How popular is the name Fay?
Since 1880, 32,059 girls and 4,118 boys in the U.S. have been named Fay (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #202 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #294 in 1893. In 2025, 39 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Fay a boy or girl name?
Fay is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (32,059 girls and 4,118 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.