Holding steady.
Popularity of Faustine since 1911
Babies named Faustine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Faustine's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 95 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Faustine is a rare feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'fortunate'. In the United States, Social Security records show it first appearing in 1911, with no significant growth since; its trajectory has been stable at extremely low usage. The name has never entered the top 1000 and has no peak ranking beyond its initial recorded year in 1911. While it has not appeared among top states, it has maintained consistent but minimal usage over the decades. Faustine offers an elegant, vintage sound for parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common Latin-origin names like Justine or Celestine.
Faustine is derived from the Latin name Faustina, the feminine form of Faustinus, which itself comes from the Latin word 'faustus' meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky'. The name was borne by several Roman empresses and Christian saints, including Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun known for her visions of Jesus. It has been used primarily in French-speaking countries and occasionally in the English-speaking world.
“Faustine” around the world
Where Faustine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
295
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fau, Tina, Fifi
Sibling names for Faustine
Names that share Faustine's style, for a brother or sister.
