Faith
Female name · ★ Classic
47,338
Total Births
2003
Peak Year
#242
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Faith
Faith is a classic female name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 47,338 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 2000s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 130 births |
| 1890s | 259 births |
| 1900s | 288 births |
| 1910s | 521 births |
| 1920s | 879 births |
| 1930s | 1,358 births |
| 1940s | 1,824 births |
| 1950s | 2,787 births |
| 1960s | 2,744 births |
| 1970s | 2,497 births |
| 1980s | 2,577 births |
| 1990s | 7,558 births |
| 2000s | 17,743 births |
| 2010s | 5,022 births |
| 2020s | 1,151 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Faith?
Faith has been given to 47,338 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2003 with 2,136 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #242.
Is Faith a boy or girl name?
Faith is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Faith most popular?
Faith was most popular in 2003, when 2,136 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Faith?
Faith first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).