Fate Name Popularity and Statistics
Fate is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Fate?
Fate is spelled F-A-T-E. The name has 4 letters.
Fate Popularity in 2023
Rank#7,738
Recorded Births10
- Boys usage rose 4,592 places to #7,738 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2022.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Fate Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2023. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Boys | 10 | #7,738 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6 | #13,592 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5 | #12,146 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2014 | Girls | 9 | #10,955 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8 | #12,153 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Girls | 6 | #15,242 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2006 | Girls | 6 | #15,152 |
| 2006 | Boys | 5 | #12,055 |
| 2005 | Girls | 5 | #16,462 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
When Was Fate Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1919 · Boys
35 recorded births
National rank #1,188
1918 · Boys
32 recorded births
National rank #1,231
1922 · Boys
29 recorded births
National rank #1,367
1914 · Boys
27 recorded births
National rank #1,101
Where Fate Ranked Highest in 1933
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NC | #486 | 5 |