Will my child share the name Fay with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Fay per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Fay in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Fay becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Fay has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 853 places in the last five years. Its peak was #368 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3696

Fay

Fay is a distinctive choice, ranked #3696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Fay in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3696

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.