How popular is the name Festus in 2025?

Festus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Festus most popular?

Festus peaked in 1883, reaching #677 among US boy names.

Festus will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Festus entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #677 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#677

peak (1883)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Festus are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Festus alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Festus in 2025?: Festus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Festus most popular?: Festus peaked in 1883, reaching #677 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Festus with classmates?: Festus will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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