Fawn
Meaningyoung deer · English
- US rank
- #5,917
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #763 in 1977
20 babies were named Fawn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 408 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Fawn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 80,645 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Fawn, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fawn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFawn first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1977, when it ranked #763. Today it's #5,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendFawn has climbed 408 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Fawn means “young deer”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Fawn
Fawn is a girl name of English and French origin meaning “young deer”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with F and ending in “-awn”. US birth records list Fawn for girls from 1900 to 2025, in 114 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #763 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,917, with 20 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 2.0 | 500,000 girls |
| 1910s | 11 | 90,171 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 93,985 girls |
| 1930s | 7.9 | 126,743 girls |
| 1940s | 6.8 | 146,199 girls |
| 1950s | 28 | 35,676 girls |
| 1960s | 60 | 16,706 girls |
| 1970s | 91 | 11,008 girls |
| 1980s | 84 | 11,915 girls |
| 1990s | 18 | 55,157 girls |
| 2000s | 7.5 | 132,626 girls |
| 2010s | 8.8 | 113,507 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 77,220 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Fawn
What does the name Fawn mean?
Fawn means “young deer” in English.
What is the origin of the name Fawn?
Fawn has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Fawn a boy or girl name?
Fawn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Fawn?
Fawn ranked #5,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#763).