Fanny
2 countries#676 in France, 2022Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Fanny was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
80,359 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #676 · peaked in 1987 with 3,307 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
9,654 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #6325 · peaked in 1916 with 241 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Kentucky
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Fanny’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #58 | — |
| 2004 | #66 | ↓8 |
| 2005 | #75 | ↓9 |
| 2006 | #77 | ↓2 |
| 2007 | #93 | ↓16 |
| 2008 | #99 | ↓6 |
| 2009 | #110 | ↓11 |
| 2010 | #134 | ↓24 |
| 2011 | #167 | ↓33 |
| 2012 | #171 | ↓4 |
| 2013 | #193 | ↓22 |
| 2014 | #221 | ↓28 |
| 2015 | #222 | ↓1 |
| 2016 | #231 | ↓9 |
| 2017 | #316 | ↓85 |
| 2018 | #340 | ↓24 |
| 2019 | #436 | ↓96 |
| 2020 | #526 | ↓90 |
| 2021 | #576 | ↓50 |
| 2022 | #676 | ↓100 |
Frequently asked questions about Fanny
Is Fanny a popular name?
Yes — Fanny currently ranks #676 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Fanny more common for boys or girls?
Fanny is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Fanny most popular?
Fanny peaked in 1987 in France, with 3,307 recorded births that year.
Is Fanny rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Fanny’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #148 in 1900 to #676 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Fanny?
At least 90,013 babies have been recorded with the name Fanny across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Fanny popular in more than one country?
Yes — Fanny appears in official birth records in 2 countries: France, United States.
What names are similar in popularity to Fanny?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Fanny include Fariha, Fatema.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Fanny in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.