Fate
Pronunciation: [ f-AYT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Fate first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 248 babies have been named Fate in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fate is past its peak , currently ranked #8,553 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,553
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Fate is also used as a girl name, ranked #30630.
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About the Name Fate
Fate is a boy name .
Is Fate a boy or girl name? Fate is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,553 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,630. Fate is more commonly used as a boy name.
Fate is currently ranked #8,553 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Fate include Fateh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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