Fantasia
Every Fantasia since 1979 — 1,815 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fantasia
Fantasia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1979, 1,815 American babies have been named Fantasia. Its peak came in 2004, when 167 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Fantasia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fantasia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,023 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,037 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,978 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,666 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,366 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,408 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,379 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,282 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,796 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,733 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,979 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,177 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,242 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,428 |
| 2005 | 130 | #1,568 |
| 2004 | 167 | #1,280 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,341 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,313 |
| 2001 | 69 | #2,310 |
| 2000 | 69 | #2,264 |
| 1995 | 83 | #1,748 |
| 1990 | 56 | #2,266 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,021 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Fantasia
- Fantasia Barrino Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fantasia in 2025?
Fantasia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Fantasia?
1,815 babies have been named Fantasia in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fantasia most popular?
Fantasia peaked in 2004, when 167 newborns received the name.
Is Fantasia a boy or girl name?
Fantasia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fantasia rising or falling?
Fantasia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fantasia?
Well-known people named Fantasia include Fantasia Barrino (actor).