France
boy nameFrance entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1094 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1094
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2142 |
| 1920s | #2876 |
| 1930s | #2883 |
| 1940s | #3009 |
| 1950s | #3567 |
| 1960s | #3651 |
| 1970s | #4816 |
| 1980s | #5619 |
| 1990s | #8435 |
| 2020s | #12146 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named France are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical France alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 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 boy names.
- When was the name France most popular?
- France peaked in 1918, reaching #1094 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name France with classmates?
- France will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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