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Female

FEE-mail · Female is a gender designation, not a personal name; it is occasionally used as a given name, particularly in the United States, but its use is often considered unconventional.

Peak popularity
1990
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Female since 1981

Babies named Female per year in U.S. Social Security records.

521051571990200020102020Most births 1990Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s173
1990s811
2000s80
2010s228
2020s0

Meaning & origin

The name Female is an extreme rarity, first recorded in 1981 according to Social Security data. It peaked in 1990, albeit with a negligible number of births, and remains so uncommon that no rank or 1-in-N figure is available. Its trajectory is essentially flat, reflecting near-zero adoption. The name has never been associated with any top state. As a literal gender term, its use as a given name is highly unconventional and often attributed to data-entry errors or unusual personal preference. This example highlights the statistical edge cases in baby name records.

The word 'female' entered English from Latin 'femella' (young woman, girl) via Old French 'femelle'. Its use as a given name appears exceptionally rare, reflecting a literal adoption of the common noun. The Social Security Administration's data records sporadic instances, likely from clerical errors or unconventional naming practices.

Sibling names for Female

Names that share Female's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Grace, Rose, Mae, Claire, Jane

Brothers: John, James, Thomas, Charles, William

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

F is for Female, our favorite little girl.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Female mean?
Female literally refers to the sex or gender; it is not a traditional name with a distinct meaning.
How popular is the name Female?
The name Female has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000, with recorded births extremely sparse. The Social Security Administration shows it first recorded in 1981, and it remains exceedingly rare.
Is Female a boy or girl name?
Female is primarily used as a girl's name, though its usage is so uncommon that it does not have a clear gender association in practice.