Faith
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Trust, belief, confidence
Origin: English/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #254 in 2025 with 1,212 babies born.
History: From the English word meaning trust or belief, derived from Latin 'fides.' The Puritans popularized it as a given name in the 17th century. Country singer Faith Hill is a modern bearer. It remains a steady classic.
Famous people named Faith: Faith Hill (singer)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Faith? About 1 in 2,728 babies born in 2025 were named Faith, or roughly 3.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Faith
What does the name Faith mean?
Faith means “Trust, belief, confidence” from English/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Faith?
Faith has English/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Trust, belief, confidence”.
How popular is Faith?
Faith ranked #254 in 2025 — given to 1,212 babies that year.
When was Faith most popular?
Faith peaked in 2003 with 5,597 babies registered that year.
Is Faith a boy or girl name?
Faith is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Faiths in registered births are female.
Is the name Faith rising or falling in popularity?
Faith has fallen 119 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #135 in 2020 to #254 in 2025.
How long has Faith been recorded?
Faith appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1880 through 2025.