Favor
- Pronunciation
- [Fa-vor]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Approval
- Origin
- French
Favor Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 487 baby girls have been named Favor. The name peaked in 2021 with 31 US births that year (rank #4440). In 2024, ranked #4488 nationally.
Top States for Favor
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Favor births are: Texas (46), North Carolina (6), Maryland (5).
Other French-Origin Names Like Favor
If you like Favor's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
5-Letter Names Starting with F
Names with Favor's exact length and starting letter: Faber, Fabio, Fadil, Fadwa, Fagan.
Quick Facts About Favor
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Compare Favor to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Favor against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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