Faige
A girl's name of Yiddish origin with 197 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Faige peaked during the Gen X years, when 10 babies received this name in a single year (1979). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Faige has since stepped out of the spotlight, giving it a vintage quality that many parents now find appealing.
Faige is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Faige is a girl's baby name of Yiddish origin, from the Yiddish feygl, meaning 'bird,' a diminutive form used as a term of endearment in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. It is the Yiddish equivalent of the name Feige or Faygele.
Faige carries the warm informality of Yiddish naming tradition, where bird names were beloved for girls — representing freedom, grace, and the lightness of spirit. It's a name with deep Eastern European Jewish heritage.
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Phonetically, Faige belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Yiddish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Yiddish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Faige’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Faige has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1955.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #16019 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 29 | #15876 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 37 | #13192 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 42 | #11221 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 50 | #9050 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 19 | #6020 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 10 | #6768 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | #6135 | — |
The Story of Faige
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1979, Faige is a Gen X staple. Girls named Faige are most likely born between 1969 and 1989.
How rare is Faige?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Faige is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1955, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 50 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Faige by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1955–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #16019 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15104 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15201 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17411 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17725 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13941 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18205 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11911 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10980 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12653 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12211 |
| 1998 | 7 | #11523 |
| 1997 | 7 | #11216 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12266 |
| 1993 | 6 | #12280 |
| 1991 | 6 | #11971 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8071 |
| 1989 | 7 | #10031 |
| 1987 | 10 | #6956 |
| 1986 | 9 | #7302 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1955–2021