Rising since 2019, #3,450 for boys today.
Popularity of Fausto since 1915
Babies named Fausto per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fausto's real moment was 1996.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 104 |
| 1930s | 105 |
| 1940s | 88 |
| 1950s | 120 |
| 1960s | 163 |
| 1970s | 275 |
| 1980s | 446 |
| 1990s | 529 |
| 2000s | 539 |
| 2010s | 352 |
| 2020s | 181 |
Meaning & origin
Fausto, derived from the Latin Faustus, meaning 'lucky' or 'fortunate,' has been used as a given name in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese since ancient times. Despite its long history, it remains relatively uncommon in the United States. First recorded in 1915, the name reached its peak rank of 3450 in 1996, and in 2025 it maintained that rank, with an estimated 1 in 51760 newborn boys receiving the name. After declining following its peak, Fausto has been rising in popularity since 2019, indicating a renewed interest. The name is most frequently used in California, reflecting its Hispanic and Italian cultural presence. Fausto carries a positive meaning without being overly common, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with classical roots.
Fausto derives from the Latin name Faustus, meaning 'lucky, fortunate.' It was borne by several early Christian saints, including Faustus of Riez. The name saw revival in the Renaissance through the Faust legend, notably Christopher Marlowe's play Doctor Faustus and Goethe's Faust, though those works made the name famous, they did not create it.
Where Fausto is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Fausto” around the world
Where Fausto lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Fausto
Names that share Fausto's style, for a brother or sister.
