Faustino Boy

Popularity: #901 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationfow-STEEN-oh / faʊˈstiːnoʊ

Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Spanish: fortunate; Italian: lucky

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Faustino is derived from the Latin name Faustinus, which means 'fortunate' or 'auspicious.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Italian-speaking regions. The name is often associated with Saint Faustinus, a Christian martyr. In modern times, it remains a traditional name in many Hispanic communities.

Trend Summary

The name Faustino has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Fausto
  • Faus
  • Tino

International Variants

  • Faustin (French)
  • Faustino (Italian)
  • Faust (German)

Famous people named Faustino

Faustino Asprilla is a retired Colombian footballer known for his time with Parma and the Colombian national team.

Faustino S. C. de Almeida is a notable Angolan politician and member of the National Assembly.

Faustino Pérez is a Spanish artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.

Faustino González is a Mexican author known for his works on cultural history.

Fictional characters named Faustino

Faustino is a character in the animated series 'El Chavo del 8,' known for his humorous antics.

Faustino is a supporting character in the novel 'The Last Wish' by Andrzej Sapkowski, part of the Witcher series.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Faustino was first seen in the United States in 1908. Faustino has ranked as high as #1164 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Faustino has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Faustino (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19085
19098
19106
19126
19139
191415
191515
191616
191714
191816
191925
192020
192128
192221
192327
192451
192528
192649
192749
192841
192945
193039
193135
193239
193343
193429
193529
193622
193724
193819
193926
194025
194126
194224
194330
194423
194534
194636
194746
194837
194939
195024
195136
195235
195326
195429
195538
195640
195727
195833
195941
196034
196124
196237
196340
196422
196520
196626
196728
196830
196930
197041
197135
197232
197337
197438
197540
197636
197731
197839
197942
198048
198140
198239
198336
198430
198536
198638
198747
198846
198947
199051
199163
199259
199354
199455
199542
199647
199744
199842
199946
200047
200158
200235
200343
200452
200539
200641
200738
200835
200939
201029
201132
201232
201327
201428
201518
201620
201728
201823
201920
202025
202114
202221
202310
202423