Faye
Faye: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Faye
- A female given name, variant of Fay.
Etymology
(surname): Borrowed from French Faye or other languages.
How popular is Faye?
Since 1880, 72,142 girls and 518 boys in the U.S. have been named Faye (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #146 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #1109 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #515 for girls, with 579 babies given the name.
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Faye FAQ
What does the name Faye mean?
A female given name, variant of Fay. (surname): Borrowed from French Faye or other languages.
How popular is the name Faye?
Since 1880, 72,142 girls and 518 boys in the U.S. have been named Faye (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #146 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #1109 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #515 for girls, with 579 babies given the name.
Is Faye a boy or girl name?
Faye is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 72,142 girls and 518 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.