Feyre
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from the French word "fée" meaning fairy.
Name Census estimates that about 65 living Americans carry the first name Feyre. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Feyre today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Feyre births was 2022 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Feyre. 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 Feyre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
65
~ 1 in 5,273,144 Americans
Peak year
2022
22 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,079
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Feyre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Feyre from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 54 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Feyre 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 Feyre 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 Feyre
The name Feyre is relatively obscure and its origins are shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated as a variant of the Old English word "fæger," which means "fair" or "beautiful." This word was derived from the Proto-Germanic root "*fagraz," which had a similar meaning.
Some scholars speculate that the name Feyre may have been influenced by the Old French word "feyre," which means "fair" or "celebration." This word, in turn, is derived from the Latin word "feria," meaning "holiday" or "festive day."
The earliest known reference to the name Feyre can be traced back to a 13th-century manuscript from England. In this text, a character named Feyre is mentioned, although little is known about her beyond her name.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Feyre was Feyre de Coucy, a 13th-century French noblewoman and trouvère. She was known for her poetry and her tragic love story with the knight Renaud de Coucy.
In the 15th century, there was a Feyre Margery, a English woman who was known for her skills in embroidery and needlework. Her work adorned many churches and castles in the region.
Another notable Feyre was Feyre Alyson, a 16th-century English herbalist and healer. She was renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her ability to treat a wide range of ailments.
In the 17th century, Feyre Beatrice was a renowned Dutch painter who specialized in still life and floral paintings. Her works were highly sought after by wealthy patrons throughout Europe.
Feyre Emilie was a 19th-century French novelist and poet. She was known for her romantic and emotional writing style, and her works were widely read throughout Europe during her lifetime.
While the name Feyre is not as common as some other names, it has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries and crosses cultural boundaries. From noblewomen to artists and writers, the name has been borne by many remarkable individuals throughout history.
People
Feyre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Feyre 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
Feyre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Feyre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 65 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Feyre 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 5,273,144 US residents.
Is Feyre a common name?
We classify Feyre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 65 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Feyre most popular?
The single biggest year for Feyre was 2022, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Feyre is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Feyre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Feyre a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Feyre 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.
Is Feyre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Feyre in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Feyre can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Feyre?
You can see how many people share the name Feyre on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.