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Famous

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAY-muss /ˈfeɪ.məs/Medium

Meaning: From the English word 'famous' — widely known, renowned, celebrated (via Latin fama, 'fame; report'). A modern word name with a bold, aspirational ring; we note it as a word name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word name: Famous means 'widely known; celebrated' (said 'FAY-muss'). Aspirational and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word 'famous' — widely known, renowned, celebrated (via Latin fama, 'fame; report'). A modern word name with a bold, aspirational ring; we note it as a word name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11323 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 193

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219252024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Famous is an English word name — 'widely known; celebrated' (from Latin fama) — part of the modern wave of bold word names. It reads as confident and aspirational, which we note (said 'FAY-muss').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, word-style, and bold.

Did you know? Famous comes straight from the word for 'renowned; celebrated' (Latin fama, 'fame') — a modern word name with a confident, aspirational ring, which we note (said 'FAY-muss').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Famous — English word name, 'widely known; celebrated'

Variations

FamusFaymousFamouss

Nicknames

FameMous

Famous Bearers

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Famous mean?

Famous is a word name meaning 'widely known; celebrated,' from Latin fama ('fame').

How do you pronounce Famous?

It's said FAY-muss /ˈfeɪ.məs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Famous a boy or girl name?

Here Famous is used as a boy's name; as a word name it can suit either.

How popular is Famous?

Famous is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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