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Fortune

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Pronounced FOR-chun /ˈfɔr.tʃən/High

Meaning: From the English word fortune — via the Latin Fortuna ('luck; fate; chance'; the Roman goddess of fortune); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Fortune; luck; fate: Fortune is a word-name. Bold, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the English word fortune — via the Latin Fortuna ('luck; fate; chance'; the Roman goddess of fortune); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8593 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 316

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019162024

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 English word fortune — via the Latin Fortuna ('luck; fate; chance'; the Roman goddess of fortune); a word-name (we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'FOR-chun').

In the U.S. and Nigeria it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, fortune at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Fortune comes from the Latin Fortuna ('luck; fate'; the Roman goddess of fortune) — a bold word-name used for both sexes (here for a girl; we note the word-name; said 'FOR-chun').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Fortune — word-name; unisex

Variations

FortunaFortunate

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fortune mean?

Fortune is an English word-name — 'luck; fate; chance' (via Latin Fortuna); used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Fortune?

It's said FOR-chun /ˈfɔr.tʃən/ — 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 girl's name.

How popular is Fortune?

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

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