Declining since 2002, #254 for girls today.
Popularity of Faith since 1880
Babies named Faith per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 86 |
| 1890s | 234 |
| 1900s | 294 |
| 1910s | 1,040 |
| 1920s | 2,104 |
| 1930s | 3,190 |
| 1940s | 4,528 |
| 1950s | 6,958 |
| 1960s | 7,000 |
| 1970s | 6,356 |
| 1980s | 6,666 |
| 1990s | 19,529 |
| 2000s | 48,789 |
| 2010s | 31,987 |
| 2020s | 9,090 |
Meaning & origin
Faith is a classic English virtue name that has appeared on the U.S. baby name charts since 1880, the first year of Social Security data. It saw its peak popularity in 2002, when it reached its highest rank. Since then, its usage has been falling, but it still remains a familiar and well-liked choice. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked 254th, with about 1 in 1,326 girls receiving the name. Geographically, Faith has been especially favored in Hawaii, Alaska, and South Dakota. With a surge in the 2000s, the name enjoyed a decade of particular prominence before beginning its gradual decline. Despite this, Faith continues to be a steady presence, reflecting its enduring appeal as a simple, meaningful name.
Faith is one of the virtue names adopted by English Puritans in the 16th and 17th centuries, drawn directly from the abstract noun for religious belief. It was particularly popular among Nonconformist families who favored names like Hope, Charity, and Prudence. Unlike many virtue names that later declined, Faith has maintained steady usage into the modern era, with a notable peak in the early 2000s.
Where Faith is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Faith” around the world
Where Faith lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Ireland
9
babies in 2025
New Zealand
15
babies in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fay
Variants: Fayth
Sibling names for Faith
Names that share Faith's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Grace, Hope, Charity, Patience, Joy, Chasity, Constance, Dawn, Eve, Genesis, Joyce, Miracle, Serenity, Trinity, Angle, Charisma, Charm, Chastity, Cherish, Christal, Desire, Dream, Easter, Gay, Harmony, Heaven, Heavenly, Joi, Justice, Liberty, Love, Memory, Mercy, Merrie, Noelle, Precious, Promise, Prudence, Temperance, Amity, Angelic, Blessing, Blessyn, Charita, Fate, Glory, Honesty, Honor, Joye, Jubilee, Lovely, Loyalty, Naveah, Nazareth, Praise, Temple, Trinitee, Verity, Victory, Adore, Angell, Beautiful, Beauty, Bethlehem, Blessin, Chapel, Chasiti, Chastidy, Clarity, Divinity, Epiphany, Favour, Forever, Fortune, Girl, Glee, Glori, Graceanne, Happy, Heavyn, Lovette, Merci, Mercie, Modesty, Myangel, Noeli, Peace, Pleasant, Promyse, Providence, Remedy, Rosary, Serinity, Sister, Spirit, Trynity, Amazing, Blessed, Blessen, Blessings, Calvary, Caress, Chariti, Chassie, Cherity, Crystale, Envy, Gift, Glorie, Glorious, Gracious, Hallelujah, Holy, Honour, Lace, Mirakle, Noela, Pal, Prudy, Purity, Purpose, Rejoice, Trinitie, Truly, Virgin, Wonder, Worthy, Agape, Believe, Blessence, Chairty, Charidy, Charitie, Chassity, Christmas, Glorya, Gratia, Happiness, Harmoney, Heavan, Hopelynn, Hopie, Imagine, Innocence, Marigrace, Noele, Novice, Prayer, Promiss, Prue, Sincerity, Trinaty, Trinty
Brothers: Caleb, Ethan, Noah, Samuel, Tobias, Chance, Christian, Noel, Clement, Creed, Deacon, Infant, Justis, Justus, Loyal, Lucky, Noble, Saint, Valor, Amen, Chosen, Christ, Christain, Cross, Judge, Knowledge, True, Truth, Wisdom, Able, Bless, Bright, Clearance, Constant, Crist, Excell, Herald, Lawyer, Lord, Master, Mesiah, Paschal, Priest, Psalm, Rise, Solace, Son, Soul, Truce, Trust, Unnamed, Angelgabriel, Choice, Council, Doctor, Gentle, Marvelous, Psalms, Reason, Righteous, Savior, Trueman, Wake, Zeal, Trew, Ascension, Fidelis, Fount, Godson, Layn, Lovel, Nowell, Pastor, Prophet, Raphel, Saviour, Triumph, Welcome, Wing, Wise
Names like Faith
Names whose popularity has moved with Faith's over the last 50 years.
