Declining since 2019, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Fendi since 1989
Babies named Fendi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 | 0 |
| 1990s | 56 | 0 |
| 2000s | 20 | 0 |
| 2010s | 60 | 0 |
| 2020s | 58 | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Fendi is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1989. It is almost certainly derived from the Italian luxury fashion house founded by Adele and Edoardo Fendi in 1925. The name saw its highest usage in 2019, when it ranked 14,942, with about 1 in every 321,453 newborns receiving it. Since 2019, its popularity has been falling. Unlike traditional names with ancient roots, Fendi's appeal lies in its association with high fashion and exclusivity. While it has not yet reached widespread mainstream use, it reflects a trend of parents embracing brand-inspired names. Fendi has never charted in any state's top 1000 names, indicating its niche appeal.
Fendi is almost certainly a modern coinage derived from the surname of the founders of the Italian luxury fashion house Fendi, established in Rome in 1925. The name was adopted as a given name in the United States beginning in the late 1980s, likely influenced by the brand's association with luxury and style. It has no known historical roots as a personal name and is considered a contemporary invention.
Sibling names for Fendi
Names that share Fendi's style, for a brother or sister.
