Find out how popular the first name Folsom has been for the last 1 years (from 2020 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Folsom by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Folsom is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Folsom.

The history of the first name Folsom

The name Folsom is an English surname that has been used as a masculine given name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "fol" meaning "fool" or "foolish" and "sum" meaning "man" or "person." This suggests that the name Folsom may have initially referred to a person who was considered foolish or lacking in intelligence.

During the Middle Ages, the name Folsom was primarily used as a surname in England, and it is unclear when it began to be adopted as a given name. However, some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Folsom as a first name can be found in historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the first name Folsom was Folsom Tileston, an American merchant and politician who lived from 1696 to 1760. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and served as a representative in the Massachusetts General Court.

Another notable figure with the name Folsom was Folsom Libbey, an American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1828 to 1908. He was born in Portland, Maine, and made his fortune in the lumber industry. Libbey is known for donating funds to establish the Libbey High School in Toledo, Ohio.

In the 19th century, Folsom Merrill, an American lawyer and judge, was born in 1837 in Maine. He served as a justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court from 1891 to 1915.

Folsom Hobbs, an American architect, lived from 1844 to 1927. He was born in Massachusetts and is best known for designing the Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii, which served as the official residence of the Hawaiian monarchs.

Folsom Pritchett, an American lawyer and politician, was born in 1886 in North Carolina. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing North Carolina's 8th congressional district from 1925 to 1935.

While the name Folsom has been used as a given name throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names. Its origins as a surname and the meaning associated with foolishness or lack of intelligence may have contributed to its limited popularity as a first name.

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