Fain
Pronunciation: [ f-AYN ]
Fain is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,649 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Fain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 20 babies have been named Fain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,649 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,649
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Fain is also used as a girl name, ranked #36235.
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About the Name Fain
Fain is a boy name .
Is Fain a boy or girl name? Fain is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,649 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,235. Fain is more commonly used as a girl name.
Fain is currently ranked #38,649 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Fain include Faisal, Faizan . 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