Fate
Fate is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Destiny or lot in life.
Origin and history
Fate is a rare word name derived from Middle English and Latin, referencing destiny or personified power that controls events. Historically given to both males and females in the United States, it reached its peak usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today it remains an uncommon, modern-sounding choice with strong virtue-name qualities.
Popularity in the United States
1,186 babies in the United States have been named Fate since 1880. It ranks #3510 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1907.
States where it is most popular
- TN (37.7 %)
- AL (16.4 %)
- NC (13.9 %)
- GA (10.7 %)
- SC (10.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 101 |
| 1890-1900 | 101 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 188 |
| 1920-1930 | 199 |
| 1930-1940 | 152 |
| 1940-1950 | 115 |
| 1950-1960 | 72 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 23 |
| 2000-2010 | 32 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Famous people named Fate
- Fate Thomas: Sheriff, Politician
Fun facts
- The word traces back to the Latin 'fatum', meaning 'that which has been spoken' or a divine decree.
- While often perceived as a modern word name, Fate was recorded regularly as a masculine given name in the U.S. during the late 1800s.