Faith

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Pronounced FAYTH /feɪθ/High

Meaning: Faith; trust; belief; from Latin fides (faith, trust) via Old French feid/feitHigh

In 30 seconds: A timeless Puritan virtue name meaning 'faith' — one of the original trio of Faith, Hope, and Charity. Strong, simple, and instantly understood, it remains a beloved first name for girls.

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Origin HighLatin, Old English

MeaningFaith; trust; belief; from Latin fides (faith, trust) via Old French feid/feit

U.S. rank (2025)#254 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births1,212 girls (0.08% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 147,797

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Faith is an English word name meaning 'faith, trust, belief,' derived from Latin fides ('faith, trust') via Old French feid/feit. It was used as a given name by Puritan Christians in 17th-century England and the early American colonies, part of a tradition of giving children abstract virtue names — alongside Hope, Charity/Grace, and Prudence.

Faith has been a continuous presence in American naming since the Puritan era. It was especially popular in the early 20th century and has remained in the top 200 girls' names virtually ever since. Country singer Faith Hill (b. 1967) has maintained the name's visibility for decades. It carries a strong association with religious communities.

Did you know? In 1 Corinthians 13:13, Paul lists faith, hope, and charity (love) as the three abiding virtues — inspiring Puritan parents to use all three as girls' names from the 17th century onward.

Variations

Faithe

Nicknames

Fay

Famous Bearers

★Faith Hill (b. 1967)
American country music singer and actress, one of the best-selling country artists of all time.

If you like Faith…

Grace— another beloved virtue name in the same tradition

Truth— shares Faith's Old English roots

Julieth— a fellow Latin choice

Yulieth— a similarly popular pick

Belle— another Latin name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Faith mean?

Faith means 'faith, trust, and belief' from Latin fides. It is one of the original Puritan virtue names, alongside Hope and Charity.

How do you pronounce Faith?

Faith is a single syllable pronounced FAYTH (/feɪθ/).

Is Faith a boy or girl name?

Faith is used almost exclusively as a girl's name.

How popular is Faith?

Faith has been a consistent top-200 U.S. girls' name for decades, with strong appeal in religious communities.