Fanta
Every Fanta since 1977 — 1,168 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fanta
Fanta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,588 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,168 American babies have been named Fanta. Its peak came in 1977, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fanta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fanta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,588 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,144 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,597 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,368 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,285 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,156 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,079 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,696 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,420 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,115 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,346 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,817 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,803 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,416 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,844 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,909 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,978 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,210 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,501 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,389 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,899 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,203 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,374 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,424 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,651 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,106 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,391 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,563 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 28 | #3,085 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fanta in 2025?
Fanta ranked #4,588 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fanta?
1,168 babies have been named Fanta in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fanta most popular?
Fanta peaked in 1977, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Fanta a boy or girl name?
Fanta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fanta rising or falling?
Fanta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.