Faithlynn
Faith combined with the meadow suffix "lynn"; meaning steadfast belief or trust in faith.
Name Census estimates that about 557 living Americans carry the first name Faithlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Faithlynn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Faithlynn births was 2014 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Faithlynn. 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
557
~ 1 in 615,358 Americans
Peak year
2014
63 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,708
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Faithlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Faithlynn 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 332 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Faithlynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faithlynn 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 Faithlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Faithlynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Arizona, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Faithlynn, while Missouri, Louisiana, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Faithlynn
The name Faithlynn is a modern English name that combines the word "faith" with the suffix "lynn". The origin of the name lies in the Old English word "fæith", which means "belief" or "trust". This word is derived from the Latin word "fides", which has the same meaning.
The name Faithlynn is a relatively new creation, as it does not have a long historical lineage like many traditional names. It is a blend of the name Faith, which has been used as a given name for centuries, and the suffix "lynn", which is a common element in English names.
The name Faith has its roots in Christianity and was likely used as a virtue name, reflecting the importance of faith in the Christian religion. It became a popular name among English Puritans in the 16th and 17th centuries, who valued virtuous names for their children.
While the name Faithlynn itself does not have a long history, it can be traced back to the names Faith and Lynn. Lynn is a name of Celtic origin, derived from the Welsh word "llyn", meaning "lake" or "pool". It was originally used as a surname but later became a popular given name for both boys and girls.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Faith as a given name is Faith Trumbull, who was born in 1657 in Connecticut, USA. Another notable bearer of the name is Faith Hill, an American country music singer born in 1967.
As for the name Lynn, some famous historical figures include Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010), a British actress, and Lynn Swann (born 1952), an American football player and broadcaster.
While Faithlynn is a modern name, it combines elements from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diversity and creativity of modern naming practices.
People
Faithlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Faithlynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Faithlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Faithlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 557 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Faithlynn 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 615,358 US residents.
Is Faithlynn a common name?
We classify Faithlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 562 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Faithlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Faithlynn was 2014, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Faithlynn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Faithlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Faithlynn 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.