Faithlyn
A feminine name with Old English origins, meaning "faith or belief" combined with "meadow or field".
Name Census estimates that about 405 living Americans carry the first name Faithlyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Faithlyn today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Faithlyn births was 2013 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Faithlyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
405
~ 1 in 846,307 Americans
Peak year
2013
35 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,589
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Faithlyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Faithlyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 213 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faithlyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Faithlyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Faithlyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Faithlyn
The name Faithlyn is a relatively modern name, believed to have originated in the late 20th century as a combination of the English word "faith" and the suffix "-lyn," which has Celtic origins and is commonly used in names like Carolyn and Gwendolyn. The word "faith" itself comes from the Latin word "fides," meaning trust or belief.
While the name Faithlyn does not have a long historical lineage, its components carry significant meaning. Faith has been a central concept in many religions and belief systems throughout history, representing a deep trust or belief in something greater than oneself. In Christianity, faith is considered one of the three theological virtues, along with hope and charity.
The earliest recorded use of the name Faithlyn appears to be in the late 20th century, with the name likely being coined by parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child. However, there are no widely known historical figures or references associated with this specific name.
One of the earliest individuals recorded with the name Faithlyn is Faithlyn Brickett, an American artist born in 1977. While not a widely recognized figure, her work has been exhibited in various galleries across the United States.
Another notable person with the name is Faithlyn Lamons, an American track and field athlete who competed in the early 2000s. She participated in several NCAA championships and held records at her university.
In the realm of literature, there is a character named Faithlyn in the novel "Faithlyn's Curse" by Jenna Newell Hiott, published in 2011. The book is a young adult fantasy novel, and the character's name reflects her role as a person of strong faith and belief.
While the name Faithlyn has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries, it remains a relatively uncommon name compared to more traditional names. Its emphasis on faith and belief, combined with its unique sound, likely contributes to its appeal for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their child.
People
Faithlyn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Faithlyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Faithlyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 405 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Faithlyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 846,307 US residents.
Is Faithlyn a common name?
We classify Faithlyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 409 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Faithlyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Faithlyn was 2013, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Faithlyn is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Faithlyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Faithlyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.