Faun
Faun is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,232 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Faun is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Faun often also consider Wladyslawa, Venora, Fran .
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Historical Record
Faun first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 97 babies have been named Faun in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Faun is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,232 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,232
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Faun
Faun is a girl name .
Faun is currently ranked #70,232 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Faun include Faustina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis