France
girl nameFrance entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1277 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1277
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1485 |
| 1900s | #1687 |
| 1910s | #2153 |
| 1920s | #2095 |
| 1930s | #2134 |
| 1940s | #2529 |
| 1950s | #3123 |
| 1960s | #3204 |
| 1970s | #5717 |
| 1980s | #7963 |
| 1990s | #12127 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named France are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical France alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name France in 2025?
- France is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name France most popular?
- France peaked in 1918, reaching #1277 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name France with classmates?
- France will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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