Holding steady, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Faustina since 1890
Babies named Faustina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Faustina's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 26 |
| 1900s | 60 |
| 1910s | 204 |
| 1920s | 233 |
| 1930s | 145 |
| 1940s | 86 |
| 1950s | 108 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 97 |
| 1980s | 84 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 162 |
| 2010s | 240 |
| 2020s | 178 |
Meaning & origin
Faustina is a Latin name meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky,' rooted in the Roman cognomen Faustus. It has a modest history in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1890 and peaking in popularity in 1893. While never common, it has seen consistent but low-level use, especially in Florida. The name carries a strong religious association with Saint Faustina Kowalska, whose influence has kept the name in circulation. As of 2025, Faustina ranks 4067th nationally, with 1 in 45,922 baby girls receiving the name, reflecting its enduring but niche appeal. Its trajectory is stable, neither surging nor declining sharply, making it a distinctive yet classic choice.
Faustina is the feminine form of the Latin name Faustinus, derived from Faustus, meaning 'favorable' or 'lucky.' The name was borne by several early saints, including Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish mystic canonized in 2000. It saw modest use in the United States in the late 19th century, peaking in 1893.
Where Faustina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Faustina” around the world
Where Faustina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fau, Tina, Fay
Variants: Faustine
Sibling names for Faustina
Names that share Faustina's style, for a brother or sister.
