Holding steady.
Popularity of Fount since 1885
Babies named Fount per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fount's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 34 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fount is a rare word name that saw its highest usage in the late 19th century, with its peak year in 1885. It has never been common, and its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has remained extremely rare. The name derives from the Latin 'fons,' meaning a spring or source, and was likely chosen for its metaphorical connotation of origin. While it is not associated with any particular region or culture, it reflects the 19th-century fashion for virtue and nature-inspired names. Today, Fount is virtually absent from birth records, making it a true rarity for those seeking an unconventional choice.
Fount derives from the Old French 'font' (meaning 'spring' or 'fountain'), which in turn comes from the Latin 'fons' (genitive 'fontis'). The name was used as a word name in the 19th century, likely inspired by the metaphorical sense of a source or origin. It saw very limited use, primarily in the United States, and has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Font
Sibling names for Fount
Names that share Fount's style, for a brother or sister.
