How Many People Are Named Fanchon?
Complete statistics for the name Fanchon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fanchon is a very rare female name, with only 230 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,434,459 Americans. The majority of those named Fanchon are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 80All 519 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fanchon Through the Generations
Fanchon peaked in popularity in 1987 with 49 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. With an average age of 80, most people named Fanchon are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew. This name, while not common, has maintained a presence through the decades, suggesting a blend of classic and modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Fanchon's French roots
📄 About the Name Fanchon
How Many People Have the Name Fanchon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 230 people in the United States currently share the name Fanchon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,434,459 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Fanchon a Common or Rare Name?
Fanchon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Fanchon Mean?
Fanchon means "French diminutive of Françoise" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Fanchon in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Fanchon Most Popular?
The name Fanchon reached peak popularity in 1987, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Fanchon?
Approximately 230 people named Fanchon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 519. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,434,459 Americans.
Is Fanchon a rare name?
Fanchon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,434,459 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fanchon mean?
Fanchon means "French diminutive of Françoise" and comes from French origins.
Is Fanchon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Fanchon are male and 100% are female.
When was Fanchon most popular?
Fanchon peaked in 1987 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.