Fountain
Gender-neutral name · English · French
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,031 in 1888
0 babies were named Fountain in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryFountain first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1888, when it reached #1,031.
About the name Fountain
Fountain is a gender-neutral name of English and French origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-ain”. US birth records list Fountain for boys from 1888 to 1942, in 19 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #1,031 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1942, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 | 48,309 boys |
| 1890s | 4.1 | 243,902 boys |
| 1910s | 5.7 | 176,367 boys |
| 1920s | 5.1 | 194,553 boys |
| 1930s | 1.7 | 602,410 boys |
| 1940s | 2.4 | 416,667 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Fountain
What is the origin of the name Fountain?
Fountain has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Fountain a boy or girl name?
Both. Fountain is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Fountain?
Fountain is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1942. It peaked at #1,031 in 1888.