Foch, of French origin, is a distinctive and historic given name. It is derived from the Occitan word 'fòc', meaning 'fire'. This name gained notable recognition through Marshal Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), a prominent French military leader during World War I.
The name Foch experienced a significant drop in popularity between 1918 and 1919, with births decreasing from 58 to just 9 during that time period. In total, there were 67 babies named Foch born over these two years.