Fawn

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Pronounced FAWN /ˈfɔn/High

Meaning: From the word fawn — 'a young deer', and the soft pale-brown colour (from Old French faon, 'a young animal')Medium

In 30 seconds: A young deer: Fawn is the word-name for a young deer (and its soft tan colour). Gentle, sweet, and warm.

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Origin MediumEnglish, French

MeaningFrom the word fawn — 'a young deer', and the soft pale-brown colour (from Old French faon, 'a young animal')

U.S. rank (2024)#5656 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1981

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,615

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Fawn comes from the word fawn — 'a young deer (in its first year)', and the soft, pale yellowish-brown colour of a fawn's coat (from Old French faon, 'a young animal'). A gentle, sweet nature/colour word-name (a 1970s favourite; the fairy Fawn of the Tinker Bell films).

It registers thinly today. Rare, a-young-deer at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Fawn means 'a young deer' (Old French faon) — and a soft, pale yellowish-brown colour — a gentle, sweet nature/colour word-name (popular in the 1970s; the fairy Fawn in Tinker Bell).

Overall data confidence 70%

Oxford English Dictionary — fawn — word origin

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fawn mean?

Fawn is the word for 'a young deer', and a soft pale-brown colour.

How do you pronounce Fawn?

It's said FAWN /ˈfɔn/ — one syllable.

Is Fawn a boy or girl name?

Fawn is a girl's name.

How popular is Fawn?

Fawn is a rare name in the U.S. today.