Fausto
Boy name · #3468 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Fausto? In official American birth records, Fausto has been tracked continuously since 1915, giving it 110 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 33 baby boys were named Fausto, placing it at #3468 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3085, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 54,545 boys born in 2025 was named Fausto.
Babies named Fausto per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 110-year story
Fausto first appears in the Social Security records in 1915, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 68 boys were named Fausto — good for #1967 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Fausto against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Fausto in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Fausto is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Fausto will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Fausto is most common
State-level data for Fausto is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Fausto
Statistically, parents drawn to Fausto tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Renato, Fabio, Augusto, Flavio, and Ernesto.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Fausto | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3450 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3455 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3629 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3278 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3912 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4540 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3899 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3891 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3249 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3059 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3085 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2705 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3497 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3002 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3235 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2826 |
| 2009 | 55 | #2348 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2542 |
| 2007 | 51 | #2473 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1967 |
| 2005 | 51 | #2297 |
| 2004 | 62 | #1953 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2312 |
| 2002 | 57 | #1943 |
| 2001 | 54 | #1982 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Fausto?
In official American birth records, the name Fausto first appeared in 1915 (over 110 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 110 years.
Is Fausto a popular boy name?
Fausto ranked #3468 among boys in 2025 with 33 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3085.
When was the name Fausto most popular?
Fausto peaked in 2006, when 68 American boys received the name (ranked #1967 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Fausto?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 54,545 newborn American boys was named Fausto. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.