Fay
Female name · ↓ Falling
3,012
Total Births
1915
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Fay
Fay is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 15,678 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 666 births |
| 1890s | 1,332 births |
| 1900s | 2,061 births |
| 1910s | 2,908 births |
| 1920s | 2,650 births |
| 1930s | 2,458 births |
| 1940s | 1,696 births |
| 1950s | 1,259 births |
| 1960s | 648 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fay?
Fay has been given to 3,012 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1915 with 320 births that year.
Is Fay a boy or girl name?
Fay is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Fay most popular?
Fay was most popular in 1915, when 320 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Fay?
Fay first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).