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Faustin

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAW-stin /ˈfɔː.stɪn/Medium

Meaning: Faustin is a form of the Latin Faustinus, from faustus, 'fortunate; lucky; favorable.' It is used in French and other traditions and borne by early saints. It carries Latin heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Latin name: Faustin, from Faustinus, means 'fortunate; lucky' (said 'FAW-stin').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFaustin is a form of the Latin Faustinus, from faustus, 'fortunate; lucky; favorable.' It is used in French and other traditions and borne by early saints. It carries Latin heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#12858 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 70

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619142024

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

Faustin is a form of the Latin Faustinus, from faustus, 'fortunate; lucky.' Early saints and later French and Haitian rulers carried it. It reads as a Latin heritage name (said 'FAW-stin').

In the U.S. it is rare. Rare, classical, and hopeful.

Did you know? Faustin carries the Latin faustus — 'fortunate' — the root of Faustinus, borne by early saints and French rulers, noted here with its heritage (said 'FAW-stin').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Faustin — Latin Faustinus; faustus 'fortunate; lucky'

Variations

FaustinoFaustFaustinus

Nicknames

FaustTin

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Fausto— a near-twin Italian form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faustin mean?

Faustin is a form of the Latin Faustinus, meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky.'

How do you pronounce Faustin?

It's said FAW-stin /ˈfɔː.stɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Faustin a boy or girl name?

Faustin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Faustin?

Faustin is a rare name in the U.S.

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