Holding steady.
Popularity of Fey since 1997
Babies named Fey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
The name Fey is a modern, rare choice in the United States, first recorded in 1997. It peaked in usage in 1999, but the exact rank is not available due to its infrequency. As of 2025, its trajectory remains stable, indicating consistent though very low usage. The name is primarily used for girls and evokes an otherworldly or magical quality, drawing from the English word 'fey' or as a variant of Fay. No top states are associated with this name, reflecting its scattered, niche appeal.
Fey is a modern coinage likely derived from the English word 'fey' (from Old English 'fæge', meaning fated to die or doomed), which took on a more positive, magical sense of 'otherworldly' in later use. It may also be a spelling variant of Fay, a short form of Faith or a nickname from the Middle English 'faie' meaning fairy. The name gained rare use in the United States beginning in the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Fey
Names that share Fey's style, for a brother or sister.
