Fawnia
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "forest maiden".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Fawnia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fawnia today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fawnia births was 1979 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fawnia. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fawnia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1979
7 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1981 SSA rank
#10,915
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Fawnia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fawnia from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 12 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Fawnia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fawnia 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 Fawnia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fawnia
The name Fawnia appears to be a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical roots or linguistic origins. It does not seem to be derived from any known ancient languages or cultures, and there are no records of its usage in historical texts, religious scriptures, or notable literature from the past.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Fawnia are from the late 20th century, possibly inspired by the English word "fawn," which refers to a young deer or a light brown color. However, the reasons behind the creation and popularization of this particular name are unclear.
Due to its recent emergence, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from past eras who bore the name Fawnia. The name's usage and popularity have primarily been limited to modern times, and any individuals with this first name would likely be contemporary or from the late 20th and 21st centuries.
Without a rich historical background or traditional cultural significance, the name Fawnia lacks the depth of meaning and heritage that many older names possess. Its origins and evolution remain somewhat obscure, and it is considered a relatively uncommon and unconventional name choice in most parts of the world.
While the name Fawnia may hold personal significance for those who bear it or have chosen it for their children, its history and etymology are largely undocumented. It represents a modern trend towards unique and inventive names, rather than a connection to ancient cultures or linguistic traditions.
People
Fawnia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fawnia 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
Fawnia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fawnia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fawnia 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Fawnia a common name?
We classify Fawnia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fawnia most popular?
The single biggest year for Fawnia was 1979, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fawnia is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fawnia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fawnia 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.