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