Faige
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "little bird".
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the first name Faige. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Faige today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Faige births was 1979 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Faige. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
187
~ 1 in 1,832,911 Americans
Peak year
1979
10 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2021 SSA rank
#16,019
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Faige: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Faige from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faige by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Faige during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Faiges live
Origin
Meaning and history of Faige
The given name Faige is believed to have originated from the Irish Gaelic language, with its roots dating back to ancient Celtic culture and traditions. This name is derived from the Old Irish word "faige," which translates to "green field" or "meadow." It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries, particularly in Ireland and regions with significant Irish cultural influence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Faige can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a historical chronicle compiled in the 17th century by Irish Franciscan monks. This ancient document mentions several individuals bearing this name, indicating its widespread use during medieval times in Ireland.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Faige. One such individual was Faige Ní Chonchubhair (1590-1650), an Irish noblewoman and poet from County Sligo, renowned for her contributions to Irish literature and her advocacy for preserving the Gaelic language and culture.
Another prominent figure was Faige Ní Mhaoil Chonaire (1670-1745), a renowned Irish poet and storyteller from County Cork. Her works were widely celebrated for their vivid imagery and their ability to capture the essence of Irish folklore and tradition.
In the 19th century, Faige Ní Éigeartaigh (1820-1895) was a renowned Irish language scholar and educator from County Mayo. She dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the Irish language, contributing significantly to the development of educational materials and resources.
Moving into the 20th century, Faige Ní Dhónaill (1910-1988) was a prominent Irish linguist and lexicographer from County Donegal. She played a crucial role in the compilation of the influential Dictionary of the Irish Language, a monumental work that helped preserve and document the rich vocabulary of the Irish language.
Another notable figure was Faige Ní Chonchubhair (1925-2002), an Irish writer, poet, and activist from County Galway. Her works often explored themes of social injustice, women's rights, and the struggles faced by the Irish people throughout history.
While the name Faige has its roots in ancient Irish culture, it has maintained its presence and significance over the centuries, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark on various fields, including literature, linguistics, and activism.
People
Faige + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Faige as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Faige: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Faige?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Faige going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,832,911 US residents.
Is Faige a common name?
We classify Faige as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 197 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Faige most popular?
The single biggest year for Faige was 1979, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Faige is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Faige a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Faige in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.