Fame
Pronunciation: [ f-AYM ]
Fame is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,765 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Fame first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 7 babies have been named Fame in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fame is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,765 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,765
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Fame is also used as a boy name, ranked #34745.
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About the Name Fame
Fame is a girl name .
Is Fame a boy or girl name? Fame is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #21,765 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #34,745. Fame is more commonly used as a girl name.
Fame is currently ranked #21,765 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis