Fae

Fae is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 34 girls in the United States.

Fae at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Fae

Fae belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Fae first appears in Social Security records in 1889. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #683 in 1897, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 2,643 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Fae in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Best US rank
#683 in 1897
Peak year
1916
Babies named Fae in 2024
34
Total since 1880
2,643

Fae in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1243 in 2005
Babies named Fae in 2025
13
Total since 1996
311

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fae mean?

The meaning of Fae is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Fae a boy or girl name?

Fae is a girl name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Fae?

Fae comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Fae?

Fae first appears in US records in 1889. Its best-ever ranking was #683 in 1897, and 34 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].