Girl
Faye
fairy
About Faye
Whisper-soft yet surprisingly strong, Faye captivates through understatement. This single-syllable gem possesses an ethereal quality that feels almost magical. The simplicity of its structure belies the depth of character it conveys. It's a name that doesn't shout for attention but inevitably receives it through sheer elegance. Faye has vintage credentials without feeling antiquated, giving it that desirable old-soul quality many modern parents seek. The 'ay' sound opens up vowel space beautifully, making it pleasant to both say and hear repeatedly. It works wonderfully in combination—whether as a first name paired with something longer or as a middle name adding grace to bolder choices. The name suggests creativity, perhaps artistic sensibility, and definitely individuality. For families drawn to minimalist beauty and timeless appeal, Faye offers sophistication compressed into four letters.
Popularity of the Name Faye
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #647 | ||||
| 1881 | #494 | ||||
| 1882 | #410 | ||||
| 1883 | #529 | ||||
| 1884 | #419 | ||||
| 1885 | #376 | ||||
| 1886 | #357 | ||||
| 1887 | #330 | ||||
| 1888 | #320 | ||||
| 1889 | #336 | ||||
| 1890 | #329 | ||||
| 1891 | #298 | ||||
| 1892 | #271 | ||||
| 1893 | #256 | ||||
| 1894 | #246 | ||||
| 1895 | #260 | ||||
| 1896 | #240 | ||||
| 1897 | #225 | ||||
| 1898 | #238 | ||||
| 1899 | #251 | ||||
| 1900 | #229 | ||||
| 1901 | #226 | ||||
| 1902 | #220 | ||||
| 1903 | #220 | ||||
| 1904 | #205 | ||||
| 1905 | #228 | ||||
| 1906 | #199 | ||||
| 1907 | #194 | ||||
| 1908 | #184 | ||||
| 1909 | #217 | ||||
| 1910 | #208 | ||||
| 1911 | #184 | ||||
| 1912 | #208 | ||||
| 1913 | #194 | ||||
| 1914 | #199 | ||||
| 1915 | #209 | ||||
| 1916 | #204 | ||||
| 1917 | #197 | ||||
| 1918 | #206 | ||||
| 1919 | #202 | ||||
| 1920 | #208 | ||||
| 1921 | #202 | ||||
| 1922 | #210 | ||||
| 1923 | #203 | ||||
| 1924 | #212 | ||||
| 1925 | #201 | ||||
| 1926 | #173 | ||||
| 1927 | #187 | ||||
| 1928 | #192 | ||||
| 1929 | #183 | ||||
| 1930 | #177 | ||||
| 1931 | #158 | ||||
| 1932 | #159 | ||||
| 1933 | #153 | ||||
| 1934 | #146 | ||||
| 1935 | #161 | ||||
| 1936 | #162 | #174 | |||
| 1937 | #160 | #165 | |||
| 1938 | #162 | #72 | |||
| 1939 | #161 | #89 | |||
| 1940 | #153 | #128 | |||
| 1941 | #160 | #117 | |||
| 1942 | #175 | #109 | |||
| 1943 | #163 | #122 | |||
| 1944 | #165 | #99 | |||
| 1945 | #169 | #99 | |||
| 1946 | #182 | #99 | |||
| 1947 | #193 | #92 | |||
| 1948 | #200 | #81 | |||
| 1949 | #207 | #93 | |||
| 1950 | #211 | #95 | |||
| 1951 | #219 | #110 | |||
| 1952 | #226 | #121 | |||
| 1953 | #253 | #98 | |||
| 1954 | #245 | #129 | |||
| 1955 | #263 | #152 | |||
| 1956 | #279 | #144 | |||
| 1957 | #298 | #147 | |||
| 1958 | #312 | #168 | |||
| 1959 | #341 | #189 | |||
| 1960 | #337 | #199 | |||
| 1961 | #377 | #160 | |||
| 1962 | #414 | #184 | |||
| 1963 | #445 | #221 | |||
| 1964 | #464 | #204 | |||
| 1965 | #519 | #251 | |||
| 1966 | #574 | #234 | |||
| 1967 | #602 | #300 | |||
| 1968 | #614 | #292 | |||
| 1969 | #654 | #367 | |||
| 1970 | #730 | #358 | |||
| 1971 | #750 | #391 | |||
| 1972 | #850 | #318 | |||
| 1973 | #960 | ||||
| 1974 | #872 | #382 | |||
| 1975 | #920 | #373 | #531 | ||
| 1976 | #993 | ||||
| 1977 | #953 | #554 | |||
| 1978 | #920 | ||||
| 1979 | #907 | #558 | |||
| 2014 | #913 | #187 | #52 | #737 | |
| 2015 | #930 | #229 | #349 | #44 | #714 |
| 2016 | #824 | #212 | #47 | #562 | |
| 2017 | #709 | #238 | #51 | #615 | |
| 2018 | #701 | #237 | #48 | #666 | |
| 2019 | #695 | #270 | #48 | #719 | |
| 2020 | #688 | #258 | #65 | #637 | |
| 2021 | #603 | #251 | #54 | #464 | |
| 2022 | #564 | #318 | #282 | #56 | #569 |
| 2023 | #500 | #241 | #68 | #542 | |
| 2024 | #539 | #270 | #67 | #487 | |
| 2025 | #515 | #299 | #85 | #488 | |
| 1997 | #138 | #230 | |||
| 1998 | #131 | #277 | |||
| 1999 | #135 | #230 | |||
| 2000 | #128 | #142 | |||
| 2001 | #127 | #131 | |||
| 2002 | #113 | #136 | |||
| 2003 | #128 | #92 | |||
| 2004 | #145 | #98 | |||
| 2005 | #141 | #101 | |||
| 2006 | #140 | #75 | |||
| 2007 | #138 | #87 | |||
| 2008 | #149 | #77 | |||
| 2009 | #147 | #60 | |||
| 2010 | #133 | #57 | #977 | ||
| 2011 | #145 | #49 | |||
| 2012 | #141 | #43 | #785 | ||
| 2013 | #165 | #49 | #862 | ||
| 1980 | #411 | ||||
| 1981 | #398 | ||||
| 1982 | #478 | ||||
| 1983 | #377 | ||||
| 1984 | #479 | ||||
| 1985 | #478 | ||||
| 1986 | #288 | ||||
| 1987 | #370 | ||||
| 1988 | #365 | ||||
| 1989 | #362 | ||||
| 1990 | #364 | ||||
| 1991 | #347 | ||||
| 1992 | #323 | ||||
| 1993 | #303 | ||||
| 1994 | #303 | ||||
| 1995 | #268 | ||||
| 1996 | #264 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Faye
Names Similar to Faye
Nicknames for Faye
- Fa
- Fafa
- Fifi
- Feef
Famous People Named Faye
| Faye Reagan | American adult film actress |
| Faye Kellerman | Bestselling American author |
| Faye Marsay | British actress |
| Faye Resnick | Television personality and author |
| Faye White | English former footballer |
| Faye Compton | English stage and film actress from the 1920s-1930s |
| Faye Miller | Australian Olympic swimmer |
| Faye Webster | American singer-songwriter |
| Faye Emerson | American film actress from the 1940s-1950s |
| Faye Brookes | English actress and singer |
| Faye Gulini | American snowboarder |
| Faye Wong | Hong Kong singer-songwriter |
| Faye Grant | Canadian actress and director |
| Faye Dunaway | American film actress |
| Faye Tozer | English singer, dancer, and actress |
Characters Named Faye
| Faye Valentine | Character from "Cowboy Bebop" |
| Faye Chamberlain | Character from "The Secret Circle" book and TV series |
| Faye Cunningham | Character from the movie "Almost Famous" |
| Faye Greener | Character from the novel "The Day of the Locust" by Nathanael West |
| Faye Dolan | Character from the TV series "Bad Girls" |
| Faye Morton | Character from the TV series "Holby City" |
| Faye Godwin | Character from the movie "The Craft" |
| Faye Sherwood | Character from the movie "Raising Helen" |
| Faye Burdette | Character from the TV series "The Fosters" |
| Faye Tingley | Character from the TV series "Once Upon a Time" |
| Faye McFadden | Character from the TV series "Coronation Street" |
| Faye Miller | Character from the TV series "Ugly Betty" |
| Faye Medeson | Character from the TV series "Ripper Street" |
| Faye Lamb | Character from the TV series "Waterloo Road" |
| Faye Healer | Character from the book "The Immortal Rules" by Julie Kagawa |
| Faye Kingslee | Character from the video game "Remember Me" |
| Faye "Fei" Lee | Character from the game "Life is Strange - Before the Storm" |
| Faye Lau | Character from the video game "Tom Clancy's The Division" |