Fontaine
boy nameFontaine entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #2680 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
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rank today
#2680
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3658 |
| 1930s | #3534 |
| 1940s | #3043 |
| 1950s | #2680 |
| 1960s | #4022 |
| 1970s | #3889 |
| 1980s | #4673 |
| 1990s | #8151 |
| 2000s | #11039 |
| 2020s | #9894 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Fontaine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fontaine alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fontaine in 2025?
- Fontaine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Fontaine most popular?
- Fontaine peaked in 1952, reaching #2680 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Fontaine with classmates?
- Fontaine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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