Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Faith.
National Rank (2025)
#254
All-Time Peak Rank
#48 (2002)
Total U.S. Births
147,851
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Faith Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Faith
According to SSA data, Faith achieved its highest historical rank of #48 in 2002. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2003 with 5,597 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 63.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 142 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Faith scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-63.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,597Births in 2003
Years in Top 100
18yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
142Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:86
1890s:234
1900s:294
1910s:1,040
1920s:2,104
1930s:3,190
1940s:4,528
1950s:6,958
1960s:7,000
1970s:6,356
1980s:6,666
1990s:19,529
2000s:48,789
2010s:31,987
2020s:9,090
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesFaith
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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