girl's name
Fanchon
fahn-SHOHN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 899
Fanchon is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1987, when 49 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1897.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Fanchon Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 124 |
| 1990s | 16 |
How Popular Is Fanchon?
In 1991, Fanchon was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Fanchon Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Fanchon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Fanchon Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Fanchon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Fanchon
- French fahn-SHOHN
Sibling Names for Fanchon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Fanchon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Fanchon
How popular is the name Fanchon?
In 1991, Fanchon was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Fanchon a girl's or a boy's name?
Fanchon is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Fanchon?
Fanchon has 2 syllables.
When was Fanchon most popular?
Fanchon peaked in 1987, when 49 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.