Fay
Meaning
fairy
The formal names behind Fay
Fay is an established short form of this name.
Faith · English origin · faith, trust
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Fay peaked in the 1890s and the 1930s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Fay
Most people given the name Fay in the United States were born between 1940 and 1969. The Fay you meet today is most often in her 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Fay deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Fay truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Fay fits with your family’s names and surname.
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