Fay

Fay is a unisex 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 46 babies in the United States.

Fay at a glance

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

About the name Fay

Fay 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, Fay first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 36,137 babies since 1880, including 46 in 2024.

Fay in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Fay in 2024
46
Total since 1880
36,137

Fay in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Fay in 2025
8
Total since 1996
1,087

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fay mean?

The meaning of Fay 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 Fay a boy or girl name?

Fay is a unisex name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Fay?

Fay comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Fay?

Fay is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 36,137 babies since 1880.

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].