Fausto
Fausto is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Auspicious, fortunate, or lucky.
Origin and history
Fausto is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky'. Derived from the Latin name Faustus, it was historically popularized by Christian saints and classical literature. In the United States, it remains a rare but enduring choice primarily used within Latin American and Italian heritage communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,918 babies in the United States have been named Fausto since 1880. It ranks #2393 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1746.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.4 %)
- TX (23.7 %)
- NY (16.7 %)
- AZ (2.9 %)
- FL (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 16 |
| 1920-1930 | 104 |
| 1930-1940 | 105 |
| 1940-1950 | 88 |
| 1950-1960 | 120 |
| 1960-1970 | 163 |
| 1970-1980 | 275 |
| 1980-1990 | 446 |
| 1990-2000 | 529 |
| 2000-2010 | 539 |
| 2010-2019 | 352 |
| 2020-2029 | 181 |
Famous people named Fausto
- Fausto Coppi: athlete, cyclist
- Fausto Carmona: athlete, baseball player
Fun facts
- The name shares its root with Faust, the legendary character of German folklore who makes a pact with the devil.
- Faustus was originally used as a Roman cognomen denoting good luck or favorable fortune.