Faith, one of the most popular word names in the U.S. today, comes from the English word faith, which is ultimately derived from the Latin word fidere. Merriam-Webster defines faith as "something that is believed especially with strong conviction" or "allegiance to duty or a person." The name has been listed in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 every year since 1900 and was a top-100 girl's name every year between 1999 and 2016. Though not as popular today, it's still a top-250 girl's name in the U.S. and was given to approximately 1,250 baby girls in 2023. It's the name actress Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban gave their daughter Faith Margaret, born in 2010, as well as the name comedian Kelsey Grammer gave his daughter Faith Evangeline, born in 2012.
