How Many People Are Named Faust?
We estimate that almost no one named Faust is alive in the United States today.
Based on 71 babies named Faust in Social Security records from 1914 to 1930, and the share of each birth year still alive in 2025.
Popularity Rank
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
9 births
Trend
Last year given
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From a German surname which was derived from the Latin name FAUSTUS. This is the name of a character in German legends about a man who makes a deal with the devil. He is believed to be based on the character of Dr. Johann Faust (1480-1540). His story was adapted by writers such as Christopher Marlowe and Goethe.
Source of the meaning, origin, pronunciation and related names: Behind the Name.
⚧ Gender Distribution
All of the babies given the name Faust in the records were boys.
📈 Popularity Over Time
Faust first appears in the records in 1914 and was given most often in 1917, to 9 babies. The last year it was given to at least 5 babies of one sex was 1930.
Babies given the name each year, 1914 to 1930
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