Faustina

Faustina - A very unique female name

Faustina appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #883. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Faustina and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Faustina? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Faustina. The baby girl name Faustina was given to 5 baby girls in 2025, ranking #4906 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 260,694 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Faustina peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 883.

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Faustina is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Faustina is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #2,264 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,264.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Faustina is where you live.

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Faustina origin and meaning

Latin

Feminine form of Faustinus, from Latin faustus, 'fortunate, auspicious'

Faustina was a Roman imperial name — borne by empresses in its standard history — and a saints' name, most famously in the 20th century by the Polish nun Saint Faustina Kowalska, whose diary spread the Divine Mercy devotion. US use is sparse and long-running, from 1910, kept alive chiefly in Catholic families.

Attested etymology

Faustina is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Faustina

We've found the following names that sound similar to Faustina, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Faustina

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Faustina a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Faustina?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

faw-STEE-nah · /fɔˈstinə/

Around the world

• Faustine (French) — French form of the same name
• Faustina (Italian) — The Italian form, identical in spelling

Spellings and nicknames

• Faustine — French form also in US data
• Fausta — The shorter Roman feminine form

Famous bearers

• Faustina Kowalska — Polish nun and saint whose diary founded the Divine Mercy devotion (1905–1938) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Faustina for a rare, formal Roman name with a strong modern Catholic association.

Worth knowing

• Its Faust- opening invites a 'Faustian bargain' comment despite the name's fortunate meaning