Faith Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Faith originates from Latin, specifically from the word 'fides', which means trust or belief. It evolved through various forms in the English language and embodies traits of confidence and spirituality. While it does not have a direct biblical reference, it is deeply rooted in religious significance. The name became popular during the Protestant Reformation and continues to be well-regarded today.
The name Faith is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Faith has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Faith' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9749th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9965th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7481st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9173rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 542nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 354th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 347th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 372nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 283rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 65th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 122nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Faith' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Faith"
Pronunciation
/feɪθ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Faith derives from the Latin word 'fides', meaning 'faith' or 'trust'. The term has been associated with belief and confidence, especially in a religious context.
Meaning
trust, belief, confidence
Language Evolution
Fides (Latin), Fayth (Middle English), Faith (Modern English)
Biblical Background
The name Faith is not directly mentioned in the Bible, but it represents a fundamental concept in Christianity and other religions.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, as faith became a central theme in religious discourse.
Variants & Derivatives
Faye, Fay, Faithy
Modern Popularity & Image
Faith is perceived positively, often associated with hope, spirituality, and strength. It is commonly used as a female given name.
Famous People
Faith Hill, Faith Evans, Faith No More (band)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Faith"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Faith"
"Faith" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9749th of 10718 | 8 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9965th of 16616 | 33 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7481st of 24088 | 144 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9173rd of 23106 | 88 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 542nd of 9107 | 2,994 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 354th of 9204 | 6,447 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 347th of 12526 | 12,626 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 372nd of 19264 | 10,175 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 283rd of 27321 | 15,359 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 65th of 35406 | 69,807 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 122nd of 30306 | 28,824 |
Regional Popularity of "Faith" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
54.75% 4004th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Faith" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
27.68% 392nd/1416 |
25.45% 351st/1379 |
52.24% 1236th/2366 |
46.94% 536th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
19.28% 298th/1546 |
13.43% 209th/1556 |
29.28% 689th/2353 |
26.83% 415th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
14.46% 322nd/2227 |
10.12% 246th/2430 |
15.63% 446th/2853 |
15.78% 438th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.92% 350th/2937 |
8.50% 296th/3483 |
10.97% 386th/3518 |
11.05% 447th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.97% 257th/3685 |
6.41% 287th/4475 |
4.58% 238th/5194 |
5.86% 370th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.31% 60th/4582 |
1.65% 85th/5164 |
0.86% 63rd/7313 |
0.99% 74th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.01% 120th/3984 |
3.23% 145th/4487 |
1.66% 113th/6822 |
2.04% 128th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Faith"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Faith" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.