Fen Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FEN //fɛn//
Origin: English; Old English; Irish
Meaning: Fen (English) - marshland; Fionn (Irish) - fair or white
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'fen' refers to a low-lying area of marshy land, often rich in wildlife and biodiversity. The Old English term has historical significance in describing the landscape of England.
In Irish, Fen is derived from 'Fionn,' a name associated with legendary figures known for their fairness and valor.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fen was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Fen has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Fen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Fen is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Fen was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Fen
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Fen.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |