Faye
5 countries#514 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Faye was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
72,660 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #514 · peaked in 1943 with 1,478 births
Most common in: Texas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10,146 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #181 · peaked in 2010 with 483 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8,584 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #289 · peaked in 2002 with 442 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
852 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #242 · peaked in 2012 with 34 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
710 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #121 · peaked in 2013 with 49 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
69 births recorded 1984–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 2003 with 7 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Faye’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1833 | — |
| 2007 | #1770 | ↑63 |
| 2008 | #1620 | ↑150 |
| 2009 | #1629 | ↓9 |
| 2010 | #1414 | ↑215 |
| 2011 | #1469 | ↓55 |
| 2012 | #1069 | ↑400 |
| 2013 | #1008 | ↑61 |
| 2014 | #911 | ↑97 |
| 2015 | #930 | ↓19 |
| 2016 | #822 | ↑108 |
| 2017 | #709 | ↑113 |
| 2018 | #700 | ↑9 |
| 2019 | #694 | ↑6 |
| 2020 | #687 | ↑7 |
| 2021 | #603 | ↑84 |
| 2022 | #564 | ↑39 |
| 2023 | #500 | ↑64 |
| 2024 | #539 | ↓39 |
| 2025 | #514 | ↑25 |
Frequently asked questions about Faye
Is Faye a popular name?
Yes — Faye currently ranks #514 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Faye more common for boys or girls?
Faye is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Faye most popular?
Faye peaked in 1943 in United States, with 1,478 recorded births that year.
Is Faye rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Faye’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #628 in 1880 to #514 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Faye?
At least 82,875 babies have been recorded with the name Faye across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Faye popular in more than one country?
Yes — Faye appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Faye?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Faye include Remington, Louise, Clover.
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