Total births
71
Unisex name · since 1920
Fain
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 71 babies named Fain, peaking in 1932. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 71
- total births
- 1920–2016
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Fain is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 71 have been recorded since 1920.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Fain has been recorded 71 times among boys since 1920, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2016.
- 71 total births
- 1920–2016 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
71 boys have been named Fain since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2016.
- 71
- total births
- 1920–2016
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Fain was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
9 babies were named Fain in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Fain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Fain splits its recorded history at 1935: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1932 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Fain at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Fain popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2016
- Peak year (1932)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 97 years of records
Fain popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 1954 (Fain as girls' name)
Fain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Fain's strongest decade.
28 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Fain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
28 births
- 1930s
1930s
18 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
15 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 28 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fain? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 71 babies named Fain. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1932, with 9 births.
When was Fain most popular? ▼
Fain was most popular in the 1920s decade with 28 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Is Fain a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Fain is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 71 births, and as a girl's name it has 6 births.
How long has the name Fain been used? ▼
Records for Fain go back to 1920, giving 97 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Fain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Faisal, Faizan, Faiz, Faith, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Fain's data
- Fain's decade-level peak was the 1920s (28 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Fain
Nearby Names Like Fain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fain
Faisal Boy
#2766 2,150 births
Faizan Boy
#3135 823 births
Faiz Boy
#6963 564 births
Faith Boy
#9138 291 births
Faizon Boy
#12953 286 births
Compare Fain side by side: Fain vs Faisal Fain vs Faizan Fain vs Faiz
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1920–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Fain: Baby Name Since 1920 - 71 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fain. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Fain draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.