The nameFaith

Faith is an English virtue name, first used by the Puritans. It was popular in the United States around 2000.

Meaning

Faith means "faith, trust", from the Latin fides.

Origin

English. Faith, Hope and Charity are the three theological virtues.

History

Faith was in the American top 100 from 1999 to 2016 and reached 48th place in 2002. The singer Faith Hill helped its popularity.

Famous people named Faith

Popularity of the name Faith

Faith in the United States

249thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2003peak year (5,612 births)
146,868babies named Faith in the United States since 1880
02,8065,612 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Faith was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 48,887 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Faith. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Faith in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,577 births a year on average, against 2,770 in the five years before.

Faith in the United Kingdom

254thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2010peak year (1,061 births)
16,234babies named Faith in the United Kingdom since 1997
05311,061 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Faith was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 7,172 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Faith. Half of all babies named Faith in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 257 births a year on average, against 457 in the five years before.

Faith in Ireland

428thmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025
2009peak year (45 births)
639babies named Faith in Ireland since 1964
02345 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Sibling names for Faith

Names from the same generation as Faith, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Faith mean?

Faith means "faith, trust", from the Latin fides.

What is the origin of the name Faith?

English. Faith, Hope and Charity are the three theological virtues.

Is Faith a girl's or a boy's name?

Faith is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Faith?

In 2024, Faith was the 249th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,272 births.

What are good sibling names for Faith?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Molly, Hailey, Vanessa and Grace for a sister, Andy, Jake, Johnny and Hunter for a brother.

Who are famous people named Faith?

Faith Hill, singer; Faith Evans, singer; Faith Kipyegon, runner.