The nameFaustin
Faustin is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "favourable, lucky". It has been coming back in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Faustin comes from the Latin Faustinus, derived from faustus, "favourable, fortunate".
Origin
Latin. Faustin Soulouque was emperor of Haiti in the 19th century. The feminine is Faustine.
History
Faustin was given in the early 20th century, became rare, then returned in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Faustin
Faustin in France
Faustin was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 520 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Faustin. Half of all babies named Faustin in France were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 28 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faustin mean?
Faustin comes from the Latin Faustinus, derived from faustus, "favourable, fortunate".
What is the origin of the name Faustin?
Latin. Faustin Soulouque was emperor of Haiti in the 19th century. The feminine is Faustine.
Is Faustin a girl's or a boy's name?
Faustin is a boy's name.