boy's name
Fenelon
fay-nuh-LOHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 120
Fenelon is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1930 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #770. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1903, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Fenelon Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 60 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Fenelon?
In 1930, Fenelon was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #770 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Fenelon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Fenelon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Fenelon
- French fay-nuh-LOHN
Sibling Names for Fenelon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Fenelon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Fenelon
Is Fenelon a girl's or a boy's name?
Fenelon is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Fenelon?
Fenelon has 3 syllables.
When was Fenelon most popular?
Fenelon peaked in 1903, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.