Fausto Boy

Popularity: #891 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationFOW-sto / /ˈfaʊstoʊ/

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: fortunate; Latin: lucky

Historical & Cultural Background

Fausto is derived from the Latin name 'Faustus', which means 'fortunate' or 'lucky'. It has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages and is associated with various saints. The name has cultural significance in Italian literature and arts, often symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.

Trend Summary

Fausto has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining a distinctive choice.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Faust
  • Fausta

International Variants

  • Fausto (Spanish)
  • Fausto (Portuguese)
  • Fausto (Italian)

Famous people named Fausto

Fausto Coppi was an Italian professional road racing cyclist, known for his achievements in the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia.

Fausto Brizzi is an Italian film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to Italian cinema.

Fausto Puglisi is an Italian fashion designer, celebrated for his bold and innovative designs.

Fausto Melotti was an Italian sculptor and painter, known for his abstract works and contributions to modern art.

Fictional characters named Fausto

Fausto is a character in the opera 'Mefistofele' by Arrigo Boito, representing the archetype of a man who makes a pact with the devil.

Fausto is a character in the novel 'Faust' by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, embodying the struggle between desire and morality.

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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 #1315 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 down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Fausto (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
62%
AZ 5
38%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19156
19165
19195
19209
19218
19226
19238
192416
192511
192611
19279
192814
192912
193022
193120
19329
19339
19347
193515
19367
19375
193911
194010
194110
19426
19435
19447
19459
19469
194713
19488
194911
195016
195113
195213
195314
19547
19558
195610
19579
195813
195917
196011
196116
196217
196315
196428
196513
196617
196716
196816
196914
197024
197134
197230
197320
197421
197524
197624
197731
197826
197941
198039
198134
198244
198348
198448
198546
198644
198746
198853
198944
199059
199151
199256
199363
199440
199547
199663
199751
199853
199946
200046
200154
200257
200346
200462
200551
200668
200751
200849
200955
201042
201134
201238
201330
201444
201537
201638
201735
201827
201927
202021
202127
202236
202331
202433