Declining since 2001.
Popularity of Faythe since 1919
Babies named Faythe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 168 |
| 2000s | 372 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Faythe is an alternative spelling of Faith, a virtue name that gained traction among Puritans in the 17th century. While Faith has remained a consistent presence in the US Top 1000, Faythe has never reached that threshold. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1919, but its usage has been sporadic and extremely low. Faythe recorded its highest number of births in 2004, with only a handful of girls given the name that year. Over the past two decades, the name has been on a downward trajectory since 2001, reflecting a broader decline in interest for rare variant spellings. Despite its obscurity, Faythe offers a familiar sound with a distinctive look.
Faythe is a variant spelling of Faith, which was adopted as a given name by the Puritans in the 16th century. The word faith itself comes from Latin fides, via Old French feid. The spelling Faythe emerged as a less common variant in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fay
Variants: Faith
Sibling names for Faythe
Names that share Faythe's style, for a brother or sister.
