Total births
67
Boys' name · since 1918
Foch
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 67 babies named Foch, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 67
- total births
- 1918–1919
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Foch sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 67 recorded since 1918.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Foch has been recorded 67 times among boys since 1918, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1919.
- 67 total births
- 1918–1919 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
67 boys have been named Foch since 1918, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1919.
- 67
- total births
- 1918–1919
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Foch was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
58 babies were named Foch in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Foch's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Foch's SSA record in two at 1919 and the more recent half accounts for 13% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 87%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1919, with only 9 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Foch at a glance
Last recorded 1919Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Foch popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1919
- Peak year (1918)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Foch by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Foch's strongest decade.
67 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Foch births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 67 births (100% of all-time use).
Foch by state
Where Foch concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 8 | 11.9% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 7 | 10.4% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 7.5% |
Texas share of Foch's total US births 11.9%
Even split
8 of 67 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Foch? ▼
67 babies have been named Foch since 1918. It was last recorded in 1919. The peak year was 1918 with 58 births.
When was Foch most popular? ▼
Foch was most popular in the 1910s decade with 67 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Foch most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Foch are Texas (8 births), North Carolina (7 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Foch been used? ▼
Records for Foch go back to 1918, giving 2 years of history through 1919.
What to do with Foch's data
- Texas records the most Fochs (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
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Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1918–1919 (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. "Foch: Baby Name Since 1918 - 67 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/foch. 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 Foch 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 July 2026.