Faynell
Girl nameFaynell has been given to 40 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1938.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
40
Peak year
1938 (8 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Faynell — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Faynell.
Sibling name ideas for Faynell
Same era and popularity as Faynell, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Faynell?
Faynell has been given to 40 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Faynell peak?
Faynell peaked in 1938, when 8 babies were given the name.
Is Faynell a girl or boy name?
Faynell is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Faynell are girls).
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