Fae

At a Glance: Name: Fae – Meaning: a fairy – Origin: English (from Middle English fay/fae, via Old French fée and Latin fata) – Gender: primarily used for girls

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Fae is an English name that traces back through Middle English fay/fae, Old French fée, and Latin fata, and it carries one clear, verified meaning: a fairy. That folklore connection isn't a stretch or a modern add-on — it's built directly into the word's history. It's a short name with a long paper trail, showing up in U.S. records for well over a century.

Meaning & Origin of Fae

Meaning: A fairy.

Origin: English (from Middle English fay/fae, via Old French fée and Latin fata).

Popularity of Fae

SSA data on Fae runs from 1889 to 2024, and its high point was back in 1897, when it ranked #683 with 21 babies given the name. By 2024 it had dropped to #4216, though the actual count that year was 34 babies — slightly more than at its 1897 peak, just far less common relative to other names being used now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1889–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Fae mean?

A fairy.

Is Fae a popular name right now?

Fae peaked at #683 in 1897 and is ranked #4216 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1889–2024.)

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