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Folsom

♂ Boy

Pronounced FOHL-sum /ˈfoʊl.səm/High

Meaning: From an English surname/place — variously 'Foulke's homestead' (from the personal name Foulke, 'people', + ham, 'home'); we note the surnameLow

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom an English surname/place — variously 'Foulke's homestead' (from the personal name Foulke, 'people', + ham, 'home'); we note the surname

U.S. rank (2024)#9244 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Folsom comes from an English surname/place — variously 'Foulke's homestead' (from the personal name Foulke, 'people', + ham, 'home'; we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'FOHL-sum').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style given name (Folsom is also a California town). Rare, Foulke's-homestead at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Folsom is an English surname/place, variously 'Foulke's homestead' — a crisp, distinctive name (we note the surname; said 'FOHL-sum').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Folsom — English surname; routes noted

Variations

FolsomeFoulsham

Nicknames

Fol

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Folsom mean?

Folsom is an English surname/place — variously 'Foulke's homestead'. We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Folsom?

It's said FOHL-sum /ˈfoʊl.səm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Folsom a boy or girl name?

Folsom is a boy's name.

How popular is Folsom?

Folsom is a very rare name in the U.S.