Fontaine Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
58% Masculine / 42% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Latin word for 'spring' or 'fountain', symbolizing rebirth and vitality.
Meaning of the Name Fontaine
Fontaine is a French surname derived from the Latin word 'fons', meaning 'spring' or 'fountain'. It was originally used to describe someone who lived near a fountain or a water source. The name has also been associated with the concept of rebirth and renewal, symbolizing the flow of life and vitality. Fontaine is a name with deep historical roots and is often used as both a surname and a given name.
Popularity of the Name Fontaine
The popularity for the name Fontaine peaked in popularity in the year 1978 with 13 births, which ranked number 7,999 out of 16,628 unique names for that year. Fontaine had the most female births in 1963 with 10, which ranked number 4,272 out of 7,662 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1978 with 13, which ranked number 3,069 out of 6,763 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Fontaine
Popularity of Fontaine by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Fontaine. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Fontaine in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Fontaine is a great pick!
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