boy's name
Faber
FAY-ber (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 60
Faber is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1931 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1928, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Faber Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 10 |
How Popular Is Faber?
In 1931, Faber was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Faber
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Faber Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Faber over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Faber
- English FAY-ber
Sibling Names for Faber
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Faber — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Faber
How popular is the name Faber?
In 1931, Faber was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Faber a girl's or a boy's name?
Faber is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Faber?
Faber has 2 syllables.
When was Faber most popular?
Faber peaked in 1928, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.