Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1926
Fausta
Since 1926, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Fausta, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1926–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Fausta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 10 recorded since 1926.
Fausta has 10 recorded births among girls since 1926, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1926 to 1931.
- 10 total births
- 1926–1931 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Fausta since 1926, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1931.
- 10
- total births
- 1926–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Fausta was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
5 babies were named Fausta in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Fausta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Fausta splits its recorded history at 1931: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1926 (5 births).
Fausta at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1926
Fausta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1926–1931
- Peak year (1926)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Fausta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Fausta's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Fausta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fausta? ▼
Since 1926, Social Security records show 10 babies named Fausta. The most recent recorded year was 1931. Its busiest year on record was 1926, with 5 births.
When was Fausta most popular? ▼
Fausta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
How long has the name Fausta been used? ▼
Fausta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1926, spanning 6 years of data through 1931.
What names are similar to Fausta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Faustina, Faustine, Faun, Fauna, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Fausta's data
- Fausta's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Fausta
Nearby Names Like Fausta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fausta
Faustina Girl
#4897 1,820 births
Faustine Girl
362 births
Faun Girl
222 births
Fauna Girl
#12403 183 births
Fauzia Girl
16 births
Compare Fausta side by side: Fausta vs Faustina Fausta vs Faustine Fausta vs Faun
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1926–1931 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Fausta: Baby Name Since 1926 - 10 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fausta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Fausta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.