NAME PROFILE
Fausto
Fausto is a masculine name of Latin origin, meaning 'fortunate' or 'auspicious.' It conveys a sense of positivity and good fortune, often associated with individuals who bring joy and success to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,918 |
| Gender | Male (54% / 46%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1928 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 39%TX — 32%NY — 20%AZ — 5%FL — 4%
Notable People
Fausto Coppi (Italian cyclist, two-time Tour de France winner) · Fausto Puglisi (Italian fashion designer) · Fausto Brizzi (Italian filmmaker and screenwriter) · Fausto Romero (Spanish painter and artist) · Fausto Leali (Italian singer-songwriter)
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