Fanchon
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Fanchon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
519 births recorded 1897–1991 · peaked in 1987 with 49 births
Most common in: Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
362 births recorded 1970–2019 · peaked in 2005 with 22 births
Most common in: Nord, Rhône, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Fanchon’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | #4691 | — |
| 1946 | #4417 | ↑274 |
| 1948 | #5243 | ↓826 |
| 1949 | #4673 | ↑570 |
| 1959 | #6245 | ↓1572 |
| 1965 | #6539 | ↓294 |
| 1967 | #4982 | ↑1557 |
| 1970 | #7995 | ↓3013 |
| 1971 | #5543 | ↑2452 |
| 1972 | #6558 | ↓1015 |
| 1973 | #8423 | ↓1865 |
| 1974 | #8775 | ↓352 |
| 1975 | #7984 | ↑791 |
| 1981 | #9110 | ↓1126 |
| 1986 | #3890 | ↑5220 |
| 1987 | #2199 | ↑1691 |
| 1988 | #2987 | ↓788 |
| 1989 | #5836 | ↓2849 |
| 1990 | #12958 | ↓7122 |
| 1991 | #7430 | ↑5528 |
Frequently asked questions about Fanchon
Is Fanchon a popular name?
Fanchon has 519 recorded births in United States between 1897 and 1991, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Fanchon more common for boys or girls?
Fanchon is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Fanchon most popular?
Fanchon peaked in 1987 in United States, with 49 recorded births that year.
Is Fanchon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Fanchon’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1385 in 1897 to #7430 in 1991.
How many babies have been named Fanchon?
At least 881 babies have been recorded with the name Fanchon across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Fanchon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Fanchon appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.