Faith
girl name#254 in 2025Faith entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #48 in 2002, ranks #254 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#254
rank today
#48
peak (2002)
1,212
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #766 |
| 1890s | #636 |
| 1900s | #671 |
| 1910s | #593 |
| 1920s | #479 |
| 1930s | #360 |
| 1940s | #340 |
| 1950s | #330 |
| 1960s | #357 |
| 1970s | #356 |
| 1980s | #359 |
| 1990s | #189 |
| 2000s | #62 |
| 2010s | #94 |
| 2020s | #204 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Faith has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 137,000 people named Faith are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Faith alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Faith in 2025?
- Faith ranks #254 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,212 babies given the name.
- When was the name Faith most popular?
- Faith peaked in 2002, reaching #48 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Faith with classmates?
- Faith will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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