Total births
1,061
Girls' name · since 1901
Fayetta
1,061 babies named Fayetta in U.S. Social Security records since 1901, with the highest year being 1953. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,061
- total births
- 1901–1977
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Fayetta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,061 have been recorded since 1901.
Social Security Administration records show Fayetta recorded 1,061 times among girls since 1901, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 1977.
- 1,061 total births
- 1901–1977 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,061 girls have been named Fayetta since 1901, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1977.
- 1,061
- total births
- 1901–1977
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Fayetta was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
39 babies were named Fayetta in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Fayetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Fayetta splits its recorded history at 1941: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1901 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1953 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Fayetta at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Fayetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–1977
- Peak year (1953)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Fayetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Fayetta's strongest decade.
237 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Fayetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s 89
1910s
89 births
- 1920s
1920s
160 births
- 1930s
1930s
234 births
- 1940s
1940s
237 births
- 1950s
1950s
219 births
- 1960s 91
1960s
91 births
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 237 births (22% of all-time use).
How Fayetta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Fayetta's total volume
Fayetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Fayetta by state
Where Fayetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 82 | 7.7% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.5% |
Kentucky share of Fayetta's total US births 7.7%
Even split
82 of 1,061 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fayetta? ▼
Since 1901, Social Security records show 1,061 babies named Fayetta. The most recent recorded year was 1977. Its busiest year on record was 1953, with 39 births.
When was Fayetta most popular? ▼
Fayetta was most popular in the 1940s decade with 237 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Fayetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fayetta are Kentucky (82 births), Pennsylvania (10 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Fayetta been used? ▼
Records for Fayetta go back to 1901, giving 77 years of history through 1977.
What names are similar to Fayetta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Faye, Fay, Fayth, Faythe, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Fayetta's data
- Fayetta's decade-level peak was the 1940s (237 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Fayettas (82 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky names
- 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 Fayetta
Nearby Names Like Fayetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fayetta
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Fayth Girl
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Faythe Girl
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Fayette Girl
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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, 1901–1977 (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. "Fayetta: Baby Name Since 1901 - 1,061 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fayetta. 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 Fayetta 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.