French
boy nameFrench entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #524 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#524
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #875 |
| 1890s | #797 |
| 1900s | #1061 |
| 1910s | #1438 |
| 1920s | #1521 |
| 1930s | #1787 |
| 1940s | #1994 |
| 1950s | #2572 |
| 1960s | #3273 |
| 1970s | #4420 |
| 1980s | #6619 |
| 1990s | #7874 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named French are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical French alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name French in 2025?
- French is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name French most popular?
- French peaked in 1891, reaching #524 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name French with classmates?
- French will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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