How Many People Are Named Faythe?

Complete statistics for the name Faythe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Faythe
Very Rare
American

Faythe, a very rare female name, is held by just 872 people in the US, making up 1 in 378,651 Americans. The majority of those named Faythe are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~872
Living in US
1 in 378,651
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes faith
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Faithful Hopeful
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,433
Worldwide Bearers
#354,811
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
872
🇨🇦 Canada
13
🇬🇧 England
8
🇭🇳 Honduras
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇺🇬 Uganda
2
🇧🇧 Barbados
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
872 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
599
Would be under 30 (60%)
151
Would be 30–60 (15%)
241
Would be over 60 (24%)

All 991 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
80
International
76

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Faythe Through the Generations

Faythe emerged as a name in the early 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2004 with 46 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it still resonates with younger generations. By 2023, the average age of someone named Faythe was 38, with 599 individuals under 30, 151 between 30 and 60, and 241 over 60, indicating a strong presence among the younger demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 29
Texas 25

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Faythe's American roots

📄 About the Name Faythe

How Many People Have the Name Faythe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 872 people in the United States currently share the name Faythe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 378,651 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Faythe a Common or Rare Name?

Faythe is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Faythe Mean?

Faythe means "modern coinage, evokes faith" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Faythe in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Faythe Most Popular?

The name Faythe reached peak popularity in 2004, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Faythe?

Approximately 872 people named Faythe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 991. That works out to roughly 1 in 378,651 Americans.

Is Faythe a rare name?

Faythe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 378,651 Americans has this name.

What does the name Faythe mean?

Faythe means "modern coinage, evokes faith" and comes from American origins.

Is Faythe more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Faythe are male and 100% are female.

When was Faythe most popular?

Faythe peaked in 2004 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US872
All-Time Births991
1 in X1 in 378,651
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year2004
World Rank#354,811
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.