Girl · #4,551 in 2026

Fairie

Name: Popularity of the name Fairie in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Fairie, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

A fairy is a type of mythical being or legendary creature, generally described as anthropomorphic, found in the folklore of multiple European cultures, a form of spirit, often with magical, metaphysical, supernatural, or preternatural qualities.

Current Rank

#4,551

Peak Rank

#3,116 (1925)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1910

First Year

1930

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#3116

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Fairie

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

The word fairy was originally a collective form of fay . It began to be reinterpreted as a singular form from the 14th century onwards. The etymon is Old French faerie , from fae (the etymon of fay ) and the suffix -erie . Fae itself derives from Latin fata , a feminine byform of fatum , meaning " fate ". It originally denoted a being taking the form of a beautiful woman and capable of using magic to influence human affairs. Various folklore traditions refer to fairies euphemistically as wee folk , good folk , people of peace , fair folk (cf. Welsh tylwyth teg ), etc.

The Story of Fairie

Fairie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1910, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 10 Fairies were born — ranking #3,116 that year. As of 2026, Fairie ranks #4,551 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 55 Fairies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Fairie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Fairie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Fairy
Ferry
Faerie
Faery
Ferri
Ferrie
Fairey
Feri
Ferie
Fieri
Pharaoh
Fiery

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairie

What does the name Fairie mean?

How popular is Fairie in 2026?

In 2026, Fairie ranks #4,551 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Fairie most popular?

Fairie reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #3,116 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Fairie a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Fairie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Fairie?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fairie include Genoa, Jemmie, Avenell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Fairie

Fairie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 55 births in the dataset. Fairie's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #3,116. Use the chart and map above to compare Fairie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.