Fifi
A girl's name of French origin with 141 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name.
Fifi is a girl's baby name of French origin, a French diminutive of Joséphine or Fanny, carrying the playful, affectionate spirit of French pet names. It has the charm of a name that refuses to take itself too seriously — breezy, memorable, and endlessly loveable.
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In the American context, Fifi is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1916–1974). Its French roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 141 total births, Fifi exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Fifi has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1916.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35 | #7002 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 12 | #6659 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | #5841 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 18 | #4162 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 51 | #4166 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 20 | #4014 | — |
The Story of Fifi
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1923, Fifi is a name steeped in history. Girls named Fifi are most likely born between 1916 and 1933.
How rare is Fifi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Fifi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, peaked in the 1920s with 51 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Fifi by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1916–1974)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 9 | #5904 |
| 1973 | 8 | #6260 |
| 1972 | 7 | #6768 |
| 1971 | 5 | #8731 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7348 |
| 1969 | 5 | #7827 |
| 1963 | 7 | #5490 |
| 1952 | 5 | #5841 |
| 1932 | 5 | #4649 |
| 1931 | 6 | #4043 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3795 |
| 1928 | 6 | #4370 |
| 1927 | 7 | #4008 |
| 1926 | 10 | #3124 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3804 |
| 1923 | 10 | #3208 |
| 1921 | 5 | #5393 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5252 |
| 1918 | 6 | #4486 |
| 1917 | 8 | #3467 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–1974