Declining since 2002.
Popularity of Faithe since 1918
Babies named Faithe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 136 |
| 2000s | 182 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Faithe, a variant spelling of Faith, has never cracked the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its peak year of usage was 2001, and since 2002 its trajectory has been falling. First recorded in 1918, Faithe remains a rare choice. The name is typically given to girls, following the pattern of other virtue names. The Faithe spelling offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Faith, maintaining the same meaning of trust and belief.
Faithe is a variant spelling of Faith, derived from the Middle English word 'feith,' itself from Old French 'feit' and Latin 'fides,' meaning trust or belief. The name was first used by the Puritans in the 16th century as a virtue name and has been in use since then. The Faithe spelling emerged in the late 19th century as an alternative phonetic form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fay
Sibling names for Faithe
Names that share Faithe's style, for a brother or sister.
