Holding steady.
Popularity of Faithann since 1964
Babies named Faithann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Faithann is a compound name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1964, during a period when blended names like this were gaining traction. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, reflecting a surge in the use of virtue names combined with classic choices like Ann. Despite its peak, Faithann remains extremely rare, with a 1 in N birth rate so low it was not tracked in recent years. The name has shown a stable trajectory since the 2000s, and it is most often found in states with larger populations, though no single state stands out. Faithann perfectly captures the mid-20th-century American fondness for meaningful, portmanteau names.
Faithann is a modern compound name formed by blending Faith and Ann. Faith derives from the English vocabulary word for belief and trust, while Ann is a variant of Hannah, from the Hebrew channah meaning grace. This type of combination name became fashionable in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as parents sought unique yet familiar-sounding names for their daughters.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fay, Annie, Faith, Faye
Sibling names for Faithann
Names that share Faithann's style, for a brother or sister.
