Fayrene
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "lady of fair countenance".
Name Census estimates that about 155 living Americans carry the first name Fayrene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fayrene today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fayrene births was 1936 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fayrene. 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
- • The typical person named Fayrene is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Fayrenes were born before 1956.
People living today
155
~ 1 in 2,211,318 Americans
Peak year
1936
28 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1963 SSA rank
#4,350
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Fayrene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fayrene from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 184 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fayrene 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 Fayrene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fayrenes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Kentucky, Alabama recorded the most babies named Fayrene, while Arkansas, Alabama, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fayrene
The name Fayrene has its roots in Old French and is derived from the word "feire," meaning "fair" or "beautiful." It first emerged in the 12th century as a descriptive name given to individuals with a fair or radiant complexion.
In medieval Europe, particularly in France and England, the name Fayrene gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes, who often bestowed such names upon their daughters as a reflection of their perceived beauty and grace. The name was sometimes spelled as "Fairene" or "Fayerene" in various historical records.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fayrene can be found in a 13th-century French manuscript, where it was mentioned as the name of a noble lady-in-waiting at the court of King Louis IX. However, the precise details of her life and significance are lost to history.
As the centuries passed, the name Fayrene continued to be used, albeit sparingly, across various regions of Europe. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Fayrene de Montfort (1523-1591) was a French noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works and patronage of the arts.
Another historical figure bearing the name Fayrene was an English poet from the 17th century, Fayrene Willoughby (1638-1702), whose collection of romantic verses was widely acclaimed during her lifetime. Her work is considered a significant contribution to the literary tradition of that era.
In the 18th century, Fayrene Beaumont (1711-1784) was a renowned French actress and playwright who graced the stages of Paris with her performances. She was praised for her talent and her ability to bring depth and emotion to her roles.
Moving into the 19th century, Fayrene Delacroix (1825-1892) was a French painter and sculptor whose works were heavily influenced by the Romantic movement. Her vivid landscapes and portraits captured the imagination of her contemporaries and are still admired today in various art galleries across Europe.
While the name Fayrene has become less common in modern times, it remains a beautiful and evocative name with a rich historical legacy, serving as a reminder of the enduring appreciation for beauty and elegance throughout the ages.
People
Fayrene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fayrene 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
Fayrene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fayrene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 155 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fayrene 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 2,211,318 US residents.
Is Fayrene a common name?
We classify Fayrene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 584 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fayrene most popular?
The single biggest year for Fayrene was 1936, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fayrene is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fayrene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fayrene 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.