NAME PROFILE
Fay
Fay is of English and French origin meaning 'fairy' or 'elf.' It embodies a sense of enchantment and magic, suggesting someone who is imaginative and spirited, often with a playful and whimsical nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 36,177 |
| Gender | Female (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1926 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 27%CA — 19%MI — 19%TX — 18%IL — 18%
Notable People
Fay Wray (Actress, *King Kong*) · Fay Dunaway (Actress, *Bonnie and Clyde*) · Fay Slover (Artist, known for her unique style) · Fay Weldon (Novelist, known for *The Life and Loves of a She-Devil*) · Fay Bainter (Actress, known for *The Children's Hour*)
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