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
Quick answers about Fay
How many people are named Fay?
An estimated 6,734 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 68 years, with most bearers falling between 56 and 77 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.
Where is Fay most common?
Fay has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 7.1× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19262025
Peak year
1926
Decline from peak
94.6%
2025
39
All-time
32,059