boy's name
Foucault
foo-KOH (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 145
Foucault is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1996, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1986.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Foucault Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Foucault?
In 2023, Foucault was given to 5 babies in France. 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 Foucault
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Foucault Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Foucault over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Foucault
- French foo-KOH
Sibling Names for Foucault
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Foucault — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Foucault
Is Foucault a girl's or a boy's name?
Foucault is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Foucault?
Foucault has 2 syllables.
When was Foucault most popular?
Foucault peaked in 1996, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.