Faye is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #281 in 2023 with 160 recorded births. This places Faye in the top 4% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 442 births ranking #105. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 60.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,604 girls born was named Faye. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Faye is a delicate vintage classic often linked with fairy-like imagery. It feels light, elegant, and quietly magical.
The name has long use in English-speaking naming and remains admired because of its simplicity and airy, romantic quality. Its sound makes it feel both old-fashioned and modern.