Fausto
Every Fausto since 1915 — 2,918 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fausto
Fausto is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,466 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 2,918 American babies have been named Fausto. Its peak came in 2006, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fausto stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fausto year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,466 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,477 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,649 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,294 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,942 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,597 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,930 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,920 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,265 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,080 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,103 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2,725 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,523 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,017 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,264 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2,838 |
| 2009 | 55 | #2,360 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,559 |
| 2007 | 51 | #2,484 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1,977 |
| 2005 | 51 | #2,308 |
| 2004 | 62 | #1,961 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,324 |
| 2002 | 57 | #1,953 |
| 2001 | 54 | #1,990 |
| 2000 | 46 | #2,182 |
| 1995 | 47 | #1,849 |
| 1990 | 59 | #1,473 |
| 1985 | 46 | #1,456 |
| 1980 | 39 | #1,552 |
| 1975 | 24 | #1,967 |
| 1970 | 24 | #1,815 |
| 1965 | 13 | #2,301 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,583 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,047 |
| 1950 | 16 | #1,902 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,453 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,380 |
| 1935 | 15 | #1,866 |
| 1930 | 22 | #1,578 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,643 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,045 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,550 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Fausto
- Fausto Cercignani Writer · b. 1941
- Fausto Coppi Cyclist · 1919–1960
- Fausto Sozzini Religious figure · 1539–1604
- Fausto Veranzio Inventor · 1551–1617
- Fausto Elhuyar Chemist · 1755–1833
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fausto in 2025?
Fausto ranked #3,466 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fausto?
2,918 babies have been named Fausto in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fausto most popular?
Fausto peaked in 2006, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Fausto a boy or girl name?
Fausto is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fausto rising or falling?
Fausto has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Fausto?
Well-known people named Fausto include Fausto Cercignani (writer), Fausto Coppi (cyclist), Fausto Sozzini (religious figure).