Total births
991
Girls' name · since 1919
Faythe
Faythe has 991 recorded births since 1919 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2004 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 991
- total births
- 1919–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Faythe sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 991 recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Faythe has been recorded 991 times among girls since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2021.
- 991 total births
- 1919–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
991 girls have been named Faythe since 1919, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 991
- total births
- 1919–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Faythe was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
46 babies were named Faythe in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Faythe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Faythe's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Faythe at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Faythe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2021
- Peak year (2004)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Faythe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Faythe's strongest decade.
372 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Faythe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s 38
1920s
38 births
- 1930s 30
1930s
30 births
- 1940s 48
1940s
48 births
- 1950s 82
1950s
82 births
- 1960s 43
1960s
43 births
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 46
1980s
46 births
- 1990s
1990s
168 births
- 2000s
2000s
372 births
- 2010s 126
2010s
126 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 372 births (38% of all-time use).
How Faythe compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Faythe's total volume
Faythe vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Faythe by state
Where Faythe concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 29 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 25 | 2.5% |
California share of Faythe's total US births 2.9%
Even split
29 of 991 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Faythe? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 991 babies named Faythe. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 46 births.
When was Faythe most popular? ▼
Faythe was most popular in the 2000s decade with 372 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Faythe most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Faythe are California (29 births), Texas (25 births).
How long has the name Faythe been used? ▼
Faythe has been recorded in Social Security data since 1919, spanning 103 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Faythe? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Faye, Fay, Fayth, Fayetta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Faythe's data
- Faythe's decade-level peak was the 2000s (372 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Faythes (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Faythe
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1919–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Faythe: Baby Name Since 1919 - 991 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/faythe. 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 Faythe 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 June 2026.