Faith Dotson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Faith Dotson — trust, belief
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Faith Dotson is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Faith is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Faith is an English feminine given name derived from the word faith. It became popularized when the Puritans began using it as a virtue name during the 17th century. Puritans also used Faith as part of longer phrase names, such as Be-faithful, Faithful, Faith-my-joy, and Fight-the-good-fight-of-faith. The name is also the usual English translation of the Greek name of Saint Faith, an early Christian child martyr who was tortured to death along with her sisters Hope and Charity. She is known as Pistis in Greek and Fides in Church Latin and her name is translated differently in other languages. The surname Dotson: Alphonse Dotson (born 1943), American football player Amber Dotson, American country singer Bob Dotson, American broadcast journalist Carlton Dotson, American college basketball player and murderer Chastity Dotson, American actress Damyean Dotson, American basketball player Demar Dotson (born 1985), American football player Devon Dotson (born 1999), American basketball player Earl Dotson (born 1970), American football player Elijah Dotson (born 1999), American football player Gary Dotson, American exonerated of a criminal conviction by DNA evidence Jahan Dotson (born 2000), American football p. Faith is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 43K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Faith reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Faith

Meaning: trust, belief

Latin

Faith is an English feminine given name derived from the word faith. It became popularized when the Puritans began using it as a virtue name during the 17th century. Puritans also used Faith as part of longer phrase names, such as Be-faithful, Faithful, Faith-my-joy, and Fight-the-good-fight-of-faith. The name is also the usual English translation of the Greek name of Saint Faith, an early Christian child martyr who was tortured to death along with her sisters Hope and Charity. She is known as Pistis in Greek and Fides in Church Latin and her name is translated differently in other languages.

Surname: Dotson

English

Alphonse Dotson (born 1943), American football player Amber Dotson, American country singer Bob Dotson, American broadcast journalist Carlton Dotson, American college basketball player and murderer Chastity Dotson, American actress Damyean Dotson, American basketball player Demar Dotson (born 1985), American football player Devon Dotson (born 1999), American basketball player Earl Dotson (born 1970), American football player Elijah Dotson (born 1999), American football player Gary Dotson, American exonerated of a criminal conviction by DNA evidence Jahan Dotson (born 2000), American football p.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Faith is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Faith by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Faith Dotson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Faith Dotson:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Faith?
The first name Faith originates from Latin. Faith is an English feminine given name derived from the word faith. It became popularized when the Puritans began using it as a virtue name during the 17th century. Puritans also used Faith as part of longer phrase names, such as Be-faithful, Faithful, Faith-my-joy, and Fight-the-good-fight-of-faith. The name is also the usual English translation of the Greek name of Saint Faith, an early Christian child martyr who was tortured to death along with her sisters Hope and Charity. She is known as Pistis in Greek and Fides in Church Latin and her name is translated differently in other languages.
When was Faith most popular?
The name Faith reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dotson?
The surname Dotson originates from English. Alphonse Dotson (born 1943), American football player Amber Dotson, American country singer Bob Dotson, American broadcast journalist Carlton Dotson, American college basketball player and murderer Chastity Dotson, American actress Damyean Dotson, American basketball player Demar Dotson (born 1985), American football player Devon Dotson (born 1999), American basketball player Earl Dotson (born 1970), American football player Elijah Dotson (born 1999), American football player Gary Dotson, American exonerated of a criminal conviction by DNA evidence Jahan Dotson (born 2000), American football p.
What are the origins of the name Faith Dotson?
The name Faith Dotson combines two different traditions: the first name Faith has Latin roots, while the surname Dotson originates from English.
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