Fairy
Fairy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fae creature or enchanted spirit.
Origin and history
Fairy is an English word name derived from Old French and Latin, referring to a mythical magical creature. It was used as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it is extremely rare as a baby name.
Popularity in the United States
2,392 babies in the United States have been named Fairy since 1880. It ranks #3607 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2091.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.4 %)
- KY (15.9 %)
- MS (8 %)
- SC (7.8 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 61 |
| 1890-1900 | 160 |
| 1900-1910 | 234 |
| 1910-1920 | 488 |
| 1920-1930 | 597 |
| 1930-1940 | 391 |
| 1940-1950 | 220 |
| 1950-1960 | 140 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 41 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Fun facts
- The word fairy derives from Old French 'faerie', which traces back to Late Latin 'fata', meaning fate.
- Fairy saw its highest usage in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.