Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Fay
Endangered
Down 94.6% from peak
Peak era
1926
Peak births
722
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19262025
Quick answers about Fay
How many people are named Fay?
An estimated 9,280 living Americans are named Fay.
How rare is Fay?
Fay is very rare among babies today, with 39 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 94.6% from its 1926 peak.
How old is the typical Fay?
The median age of a living American named Fay is approximately 73 years, with most bearers falling between 62 and 83 years old.
Is Fay still popular?
No. Fay is endangered as a baby name, down 94.6% from its 1926 peak with 39 births in 2025.
Peak year
1926
Decline from peak
94.6%
2025
39
All-time
32,059