Fayelynn
A feminine name blending "faith" and "lynn" to mean "pretty meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 164 living Americans carry the first name Fayelynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fayelynn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fayelynn births was 2018 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fayelynn. 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
164
~ 1 in 2,089,965 Americans
Peak year
2018
19 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,711
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Fayelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fayelynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 93 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Fayelynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fayelynn 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 Fayelynn 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 Fayelynn
The name Fayelynn is a modern English given name that has emerged in recent times, primarily in the United States and some other English-speaking countries. It is a combination of two elements: "Faye" and "Lynn".
The first part, "Faye," has its roots in the French language and derives from the Old French word "fei," which means "fairy." This element can be traced back to the Latin word "fata," meaning "fate" or "fairy." The association with fairies and mythical creatures lends a whimsical and enchanting quality to the name.
The second part, "Lynn," is an ancient Germanic name element that means "lake" or "pool." This component has been widely used in English names, often as a suffix, and has its origins in the Old English word "lynn."
While the specific combination of "Fayelynn" is relatively new, its constituent parts have a rich history. The name "Faye" has been in use since the Middle Ages, with records showing its appearance in various forms, such as "Fay" and "Fayé." It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in literature and poetry, where it was often associated with fairy-like characters or personifications of nature.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name "Faye" can be found in the 14th-century French poem "Roman de la Rose," where it was used to refer to a fairy character. However, the name "Fayelynn" itself does not appear to have any significant historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who bore the name "Faye" or variants of it. For example:
1. Faye Dunaway (born 1941), an American actress known for her roles in films like "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Network."
2. Faye Emerson (1917-1983), an American actress, writer, and television host.
3. Faye Marsay (born 1986), an English actress known for her roles in television series like "Game of Thrones" and "The Innocents."
4. Faye Tozer (born 1975), an English singer and actress, best known as a member of the pop group Steps.
5. Faye Wong (born 1969), a renowned Hong Kong singer and actress.
It's important to note that while the name "Fayelynn" is a relatively recent creation, it draws inspiration from various linguistic and cultural roots, combining elements of French and English origin to create a unique and enchanting name.
People
Fayelynn + last name combinations
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Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fayelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fayelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 164 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fayelynn 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 2,089,965 US residents.
Is Fayelynn a common name?
We classify Fayelynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 165 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fayelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Fayelynn was 2018, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fayelynn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fayelynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fayelynn 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.