How Popular (or Rare) was Faye in 2009?

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#1,633
2009 Rank
137
2009 Births
#500
Best Rank (2023)
612
Peak Year (2023)
7,495
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 13,408
Rarity Factor (2009)

πŸ“Š The Faye Story

Faye is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1633 in 2009 with 137 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 612 births ranking #500. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 179.6%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 13,408 girls born was named Faye. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English from Old French  |  Meaning: fairy; faith in older word-family overlap

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.

Did you know?Faye is one of the names that can feel almost weightless in sound while still having a very memorable identity.
Similar namesFaith, Fae, Eve, Claire, Mae

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