The name first appeared in a 1865 cook book, 
It’s National French Fry Day (7/13)

The Belgians say they created them, the French say they did.
Our friends across the pond say chips; in India: Finger chips.
 
So enjoy this special day… be sure to thank the potato; which gives not just fries, but also vodka!  
Its like the other veggies aren’t even trying.