Fanchon
girl nameFanchon entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1385 in 1897, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#1385
peak (1897)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1491 |
| 1900s | #1722 |
| 1910s | #2674 |
| 1920s | #3326 |
| 1930s | #3393 |
| 1940s | #4401 |
| 1950s | #6245 |
| 1960s | #5761 |
| 1970s | #7546 |
| 1980s | #4804 |
| 1990s | #10194 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Fanchon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fanchon alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fanchon in 2025?
- Fanchon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Fanchon most popular?
- Fanchon peaked in 1897, reaching #1385 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Fanchon with classmates?
- Fanchon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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