girl's name
Faynell
fay-NEL (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 40
Faynell is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1938 it was given to 8 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 1938, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Faynell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 29 |
How Popular Is Faynell?
In 1938, Faynell was given to 8 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 Faynell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Faynell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Faynell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Faynell
- English fay-NEL
Sibling Names for Faynell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Faynell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Faynell
How popular is the name Faynell?
In 1938, Faynell was given to 8 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 Faynell a girl's or a boy's name?
Faynell is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Faynell?
Faynell has 2 syllables.
When was Faynell most popular?
Faynell peaked in 1938, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.