Holding steady.
Popularity of France since 1894
Babies named France per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 | 0 |
| 1900s | 21 | 0 |
| 1910s | 134 | 115 |
| 1920s | 188 | 98 |
| 1930s | 157 | 69 |
| 1940s | 146 | 36 |
| 1950s | 141 | 17 |
| 1960s | 181 | 18 |
| 1970s | 82 | 10 |
| 1980s | 68 | 6 |
| 1990s | 31 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
The given name France is rare and its origins are ambiguous. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1894, but the peak year was 1918, coinciding with the end of World War I, when patriotic sentiment may have inspired a handful of parents. The name has never entered the top 1000, and the trajectory has been stable at very low usage for decades. While it can be used for either gender, the absence of top states suggests it is not concentrated in any region. Its most likely connection is to the country France, making it a geographic choice akin to other place names.
France is a rare given name that likely derives from the country name France, itself from Latin Francia (land of the Franks). Alternatively, it may be a variant or short form of Frances, the feminine form of Francis. The name saw some use in the early 20th century, particularly around World War I, but has never been common.
“France” around the world
Where France lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for France
Names that share France's style, for a brother or sister.
