Fontaine
Every Fontaine since 1922 — 337 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fontaine
Fontaine is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1922, 337 American babies have been named Fontaine — about 59% boys and 41% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1972, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fontaine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fontaine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,221 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #12,966 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,662 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,527 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #9,990 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,172 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,315 |
| 1975 | — | — | 11 | #3,307 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,964 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,922 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,564 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,581 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fontaine in 2025?
Fontaine did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Fontaine?
337 babies have been named Fontaine in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fontaine most popular?
Fontaine peaked in 1972, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Fontaine a boy or girl name?
Fontaine is used for both: about 41% of babies named Fontaine have been girls and 59% boys.
Is the name Fontaine rising or falling?
Fontaine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.