US Popularity:28457
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Raven; Little fairy; Beech forest; Faith
Fayette is a gender-neutral name with Irish, English, and Old French roots that can help baby embrace their mystical side, whether it's veiled in mystery or whimsy. Coming from the Irish name Fiach, it translates to “raven,” connecting your little one to a large, black-feathered bird that can symbolise many different things, from prophecy to warfare. For a more lighthearted tone, Fayette can also mean “little fairy,” coming from Old French words like faie or fee. Of course, baby is going to be such a dazzling, enchanting addition to your family, and this name can help them connect to the most magical parts of their personality. Fayette can also serve as a short version of Lafayette, which can mean either “beech forest” or “faith.” Whether your little one is more interested in the dark and spooky things or the natural beauty of the earth, the name Fayette can be trusted to help them spread their wings.

Fayette Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Fayette is currently #28457 in U.S. births
Boy:Fayette is currently #11154 in U.S. births
Girl:Fayette is currently #26816 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#26816
in 2022
- 12916
from 1987
In comparison to the previous year's data
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