Fausto Boy

Popularity: #905 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FOW-sto //ˈfaʊstoʊ//

Origin: Italian; Latin

Meaning: Italian: fortunate; Latin: lucky

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Fausto has its roots in the Latin name Faustus, which derives from the verb "faveo," meaning "to favor" or "to be fortunate." The evolution of the name can be traced from Latin to various forms in the Romance languages, ultimately leading to its adoption in Italian as Fausto. The transition into English occurred through the influence of Italian culture and literature, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names were revived and embraced in various European languages.

Historically, the name Faustus has been borne by notable figures, including Saint Faustus, a Christian martyr from the early centuries of the Church, who is commemorated in the Roman Catholic calendar. The name also gained prominence through the literary work "Faust" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in the early 19th century, which explores themes of ambition, knowledge, and the human condition.

This work, along with earlier references in medieval literature, contributed to the name's cultural resonance and enduring significance. In addition to its historical and literary associations, the name Fausto carries connotations of good fortune and favor, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has been used in various cultural contexts, often symbolizing a quest for knowledge or a deep engagement with the philosophical questions of existence. The diminutive form "Faustino" is also historically relevant, particularly in Spanish-speaking cultures, where it has been used as a term of endearment or familiarity.

Overall, Fausto encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural significance that has persisted through the centuries.

Famous people named Fausto

In this section, you will find notable people named Fausto. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Fausto who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Fausto who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Fausto Coppi is a cyclist best known for winning the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France.

Fausto Puglisi is a fashion designer best known for his bold designs and work with high-profile celebrities.

Fausto Brizzi is a screenwriter and director best known for Notte prima degli esami, Ex, and La mia famiglia a soqquadro.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Fausto, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Fausto. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Fausto was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Fausto has ranked as high as #4523 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Fausto has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Fausto is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Fausto was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Fausto.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 33 33
2024 33 33
2023 31 31
2022 36 36
2021 27 27
2020 21 21
2019 27 27
2018 27 27
2017 35 35
2016 38 38
2015 37 37
2014 44 44
2013 30 30
2012 38 38
2011 34 34
2010 42 42
2009 55 55
2008 49 49
2007 51 51
2006 68 68
2005 51 51
2004 62 62
2003 46 46
2002 57 57
2001 54 54
2000 46 46
1999 46 46
1998 53 53
1997 51 51
1996 63 63
1995 47 47
1994 40 40
1993 63 63
1992 56 56
1991 51 51
1990 59 59
1989 44 44
1988 53 53
1987 46 46
1986 44 44
1985 46 46
1984 48 48
1983 48 48
1982 44 44
1981 34 34
1980 39 39
1979 41 41
1978 26 26
1977 31 31
1976 24 24
1975 24 24
1974 21 21
1973 20 20
1972 30 30
1971 34 34
1970 24 24
1969 14 14
1968 16 16
1967 16 16
1966 17 17
1965 13 13
1964 28 28
1963 15 15
1962 17 17
1961 16 16
1960 11 11
1959 17 17
1958 13 13
1957 9 9
1956 10 10
1955 8 8
1954 7 7
1953 14 14
1952 13 13
1951 13 13
1950 16 16
1949 11 11
1948 8 8
1947 13 13
1946 9 9
1945 9 9
1944 7 7
1943 5 5
1942 6 6
1941 10 10
1940 10 10
1939 11 11
1937 5 5
1936 7 7
1935 15 15
1934 7 7
1933 9 9
1932 9 9
1931 20 20
1930 22 22
1929 12 12
1928 14 14
1927 9 9
1926 11 11
1925 11 11
1924 16 16
1923 8 8
1922 6 6
1921 8 8
1920 9 9
1919 5 5
1916 5 5
1915 6 6

Top States for Fausto (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 8
62%
AZ 5
38%