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Faye

female

Meaning

"Fairy; Faith"

Associated with English fay and French-derived forms, it has a concise style and periodic popularity revivals.

Popularity History of Faye

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#538Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#538

Faye was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-38

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Faye Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Faye.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Faye

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, French
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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