Faith
Faith is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Devotion, belief, or trust.
Origin and history
Faith is an English virtue name derived from the Middle English word for devotion and trust. It gained widespread popularity among Puritans in the 17th century as an expression of religious devotion. In the United States, it remains a timeless, classic choice with steady usage over many generations.
Popularity in the United States
147,851 babies in the United States have been named Faith since 1880. It ranks #271 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #195.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.8 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 86 |
| 1890-1900 | 234 |
| 1900-1910 | 294 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,040 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,104 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,190 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,528 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,958 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,000 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,356 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,666 |
| 1990-2000 | 19,529 |
| 2000-2010 | 48,789 |
| 2010-2019 | 31,987 |
| 2020-2029 | 9,090 |
Famous people named Faith
- Faith Hill: Singer, Record Producer
- Faith Ford: Actress
- Faith Ringgold: Artist, Author
Fun facts
- Adopted alongside Grace and Hope by 17th-century Puritans who favored abstract moral virtues as given names.
- Faith forms a classic literary and traditional triad of virtue names alongside Hope and Charity.