Will my child share the name Fay with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Fay per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Fay in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Fay becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Fay is declining: down 192 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. It peaked at #368 in 1996.

Is Fay a good choice for a distinctive name?

Fay is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Fay a popular baby name in the United States?

Fay does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Fay is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Fay in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Fay

Fay has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 853 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #368 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Fay is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Fay in their class.