Fae
Meaningfairy · English
- US rank
- #3,780
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #681 in 1897
39 babies were named Fae in the US in 2025. It has climbed 768 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1889–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Fae you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 41,152 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Fae, 39 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fae would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFae first shows up in US birth records in 1889, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 136 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1897, when it ranked #681. Today it's #3,780, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowFae is 5.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 227,273 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 41,152.
- TrendFae has climbed 768 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,780. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Fae means “fairy”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Fae
Fae is a girl name of English and French origin meaning “fairy”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with F and ending in “-fae”. US birth records list Fae for girls from 1889 to 2025, in 109 of those 137 years. Its best year was 1897, when it ranked #681 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,780, with 39 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 34 | 29,762 girls |
| 1890s | 48 | 20,803 girls |
| 1900s | 62 | 16,236 girls |
| 1910s | 64 | 15,637 girls |
| 1920s | 47 | 21,386 girls |
| 1930s | 30 | 33,378 girls |
| 1940s | 14 | 70,126 girls |
| 1950s | 8.9 | 111,982 girls |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 318,471 girls |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 393,701 girls |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 girls |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 406,504 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 79,177 girls |
| 2020s | 25 | 39,735 girls |
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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Questions about the name Fae
What does the name Fae mean?
Fae means “fairy” in English.
What is the origin of the name Fae?
Fae has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Fae a boy or girl name?
Fae is a girl name.
How popular is the name Fae?
Fae ranked #3,780 for US girls in 2025, given to 39 babies. Its best year was 1897 (#681).