Total births
519
Girls' name · since 1897
Fanchon
Since 1897, U.S. Social Security records show 519 babies named Fanchon, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 519
- total births
- 1897–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
519 girls have been named Fanchon since 1897, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Fanchon recorded 519 times among girls since 1897, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1897 to 1991.
- 519 total births
- 1897–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
519 girls have been named Fanchon since 1897, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 519
- total births
- 1897–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Fanchon was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
49 babies were named Fanchon in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Fanchon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Fanchon splits its recorded history at 1934: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1899 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 49 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Fanchon at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1897
Fanchon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1897–1991
- Peak year (1987)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Fanchon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Fanchon's strongest decade.
124 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Fanchon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 11
1890s
11 births
- 1900s 19
1900s
19 births
- 1910s
1910s
79 births
- 1920s
1920s
101 births
- 1930s
1930s
78 births
- 1940s 36
1940s
36 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 37
1970s
37 births
- 1980s
1980s
124 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 124 births (24% of all-time use).
How Fanchon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Fanchon's total volume
Fanchon vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Fanchon by state
Where Fanchon concentrates geographically, total births since 1897
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 15 | 2.9% |
Illinois share of Fanchon's total US births 2.9%
15 of 519 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fanchon? ▼
Fanchon has been given to 519 babies in the U.S. since 1897, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 49 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Fanchon most popular? ▼
Fanchon was most popular in the 1980s decade with 124 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Fanchon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fanchon are Illinois (15 births).
How long has the name Fanchon been used? ▼
Records for Fanchon go back to 1897, giving 95 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Fanchon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fannie, Fanny, Fantasia, Fanta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Fanchon's data
- Fanchon's decade-level peak was the 1980s (124 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Fanchons (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Fanchon
Nearby Names Like Fanchon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fanchon
Fannie Girl
#3575 85,580 births
Fanny Girl
#5148 9,654 births
Fantasia Girl
#13911 1,815 births
Fanta Girl
#4146 1,168 births
Fancy Girl
#7672 573 births
Compare Fanchon side by side: Fanchon vs Fannie Fanchon vs Fanny Fanchon vs Fantasia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1897–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Fanchon: Baby Name Since 1897 - 519 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fanchon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Fanchon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.