Holding steady.
Popularity of Fountain since 1888
Babies named Fountain per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fountain's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fountain is a rare American given name first recorded in 1888, when it reached its peak usage (the only year it appears in Social Security data). With a trajectory that has remained stable but extremely low, it belongs to the small set of 19th-century nature names that never achieved widespread popularity. Its one-in-N statistic is unavailable, indicating fewer than 5 births in recent years. The name has no top states and no notable bearers, remaining primarily a curiosity for those interested in obscure vintage names.
Fountain is an English vocabulary name adopted as a given name during the 19th century, possibly inspired by surnames or place names. It saw rare use in the 1880s, particularly in the United States, but never became common. Its use likely reflects the Victorian fashion for virtue and nature-themed names.
Sibling names for Fountain
Names that share Fountain's style, for a brother or sister.
