Declining since 2004, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Fayth since 1952
Babies named Fayth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 270 |
| 2000s | 891 |
| 2010s | 632 |
| 2020s | 121 |
Meaning & origin
The name Fayth is a modern respelling of the classic virtue name Faith. First recorded in 1952, it saw its peak popularity in 2004, after which it has been on a gradual decline. In the most recent data (2025), Fayth ranked 10,107, with roughly 1 in 178,585 baby girls receiving this name. Though never a top name, its use reflects a broader trend of phonetic spellings for traditional names. Fayth remains a relatively rare choice, carrying the same spiritual meaning as its more common counterpart but with a unique orthography.
Fayth is a variant spelling of the English word name Faith, which derives from the Middle English 'feith', ultimately from the Latin 'fides' meaning trust or loyalty. The name was popularized by the Puritans in the 17th century and has been in occasional use ever since. The spelling Fayth emerged as a modern respelling, particularly in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
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Sibling names for Fayth
Names that share Fayth's style, for a brother or sister.
