Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Faye
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1943
Peak births
1,468
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1880Peak 19432025
Quick answers about Faye
How many people are named Faye?
An estimated 32,174 living Americans are named Faye.
How rare is Faye?
Faye is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 579 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 60.6% from its 1943 peak.
How old is the typical Faye?
The median age of a living American named Faye is approximately 69 years, with most bearers falling between 39 and 79 years old.
Is Faye still popular?
Yes — Faye is currently rising in popularity, with 579 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.5× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1943
Decline from peak
60.6%
2025
579
All-time
72,142