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Fortune

♂ Boy

Pronounced FOR-choon /ˈfɔr.tʃun/High

Meaning: From the word fortune — 'luck; fate; prosperity' (from the Latin Fortuna, the goddess of fortune); a word-name; used for both sexes; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Luck; fate; good fortune: Fortune is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the word fortune — 'luck; fate; prosperity' (from the Latin Fortuna, the goddess of fortune); a word-name; used for both sexes; we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#9245 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fortune comes from the word fortune — 'luck; fate; prosperity' (from the Latin Fortuna, the goddess of fortune); a word-name; used for both sexes (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'FOR-choon').

In the U.S. it appears in African and Christian families. Rare, good-fortune at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Fortune means 'luck; fate; prosperity' (from the Latin Fortuna, the goddess of fortune) — a crisp, hopeful word-name used for both sexes (we note the word; said 'FOR-choon').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Fortune — word-name; unisex

Variations

FortunFortunato

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fortune mean?

Fortune is a word-name — 'luck; fate; prosperity' (from the Latin Fortuna); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Fortune?

It's said FOR-choon /ˈfɔr.tʃun/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fortune a boy or girl name?

Fortune is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Fortune?

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

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