Fun Facts About the Name Faust
- 71 babies named Faust: U.S. records list 71 babies given the name Faust from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Faust Mean?
Faust is a German masculine given name derived from the Latin Faustus, a Roman cognomen meaning "fortunate," "lucky," or "auspicious." The Latin adjective faustus meant "favorable" or "auspicious," and it was used as a personal name in ancient Rome. In German, the given name Faust is an adaptation of the Latin name. The German surname Faust can also derive from the Middle High German vust, "fist," used as a nickname for a strong or pugnacious person, but that is a separate development from the given name. The literal meaning is "fortunate" or "lucky"; later symbolic associations with a pact with the devil come from literature, not from etymology.
Faust Name History & Origins
The Latin name Faustus was borne by several early Christians, including Faustus of Riez, a fifth-century bishop and theologian, and Faustus of Mileve, a fourth-century Manichaean bishop. As the Roman world gave way to medieval Europe, the name passed into various European languages; in German it became Faust. In German-speaking lands, Faust developed as both a surname and, less commonly, a given name. The historical Johann Georg Faust (c. 1480 - c. 1541) was an itinerant German alchemist and astrologer whose reputation as a magician inspired the Faust legend. Christopher Marlowe's play Doctor Faustus (c. 1592) and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust (published in parts, 1808 and 1832) are the best-known literary treatments; they made the name famous as a symbol of the scholar who makes a pact with the devil. The literary character is not the origin of the name, and the name's use as a given name continues independently of the legend.
How Popular is the Name Faust?
Faust has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 1917. Its best rank was #2,810 in 1917.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | #4,194 | 5 | 0.0005% |
| 1928 | #3,855 | 6 | 0.0005% |
| 1926 | #3,864 | 6 | 0.0005% |
| 1925 | #3,893 | 6 | 0.0005% |
| 1924 | #4,582 | 5 | 0.0004% |
| 1923 | #3,259 | 8 | 0.0007% |
| 1922 | #4,524 | 5 | 0.0005% |
| 1921 | #4,027 | 6 | 0.0005% |
| 1920 | #4,527 | 5 | 0.0005% |
| 1918 | #4,381 | 5 | 0.0005% |
| 1917 | #2,810 | 9 | 0.0010% |
| 1914 | #3,429 | 5 | 0.0008% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
Most Popular Boy Names That Start with F
Short Boy Names That Start with F
How the Name Faust Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You are kind, home-loving, hospitable and friendly. Since you take responsibility well, you are a good organizer of social affairs. Compassion for others is an outstanding trait. You are a great lover and a great flirt – an artist, musician, actor, teacher, nurse. Your character can be contradictory. You are practical, yet idealistic and intuitive; capable of selfless devotion to someone you love, yet look to receive payback. You are bold, independent, inquisitive and interested in research. You know what you want and why you want it.
Dependable, very down-to-earth and well grounded, you are always looking for meaningful work, a career where you can take pride in your work and do the best job you are capable of. Your prime desire is to build protected and secure environment at home and at work. You can be very persuasive in achieving goals and gaining objectives. You can be very detailed and well-organized and possess great organizational skills. At times you may appear too stubborn and overly critical to others, but your practical approach to life and productivity makes you one of the most beneficent members of community.
✦ Faust's Deeper Meaning & Tips for Parents Discover Faust's symbolic numbers and practical tips for choosing a name that complements your child's birth date.