France
2 countries#1255 in France, 2022Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when France was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
30,088 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1255 · peaked in 1915 with 1,221 births
Most common in: Paris, La Réunion, Seine-Maritime, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,538 births recorded 1894–2021 · peaked in 1918 with 74 births
Most common in: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
France rank history
France’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1370 | — |
| 2004 | #1384 | ↓14 |
| 2005 | #1455 | ↓71 |
| 2006 | #1649 | ↓194 |
| 2007 | #1177 | ↑472 |
| 2008 | #1749 | ↓572 |
| 2009 | #2101 | ↓352 |
| 2010 | #2372 | ↓271 |
| 2011 | #2675 | ↓303 |
| 2012 | #2004 | ↑671 |
| 2013 | #2246 | ↓242 |
| 2014 | #2182 | ↑64 |
| 2015 | #2064 | ↑118 |
| 2016 | #1716 | ↑348 |
| 2017 | #1604 | ↑112 |
| 2018 | #1438 | ↑166 |
| 2019 | #1780 | ↓342 |
| 2020 | #1170 | ↑610 |
| 2021 | #1173 | ↓3 |
| 2022 | #1255 | ↓82 |
Frequently asked questions about France
Is France a popular name?
Yes — France currently ranks #1255 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is France more common for boys or girls?
France is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was France most popular?
France peaked in 1915 in France, with 1,221 recorded births that year.
Is France rising or falling in popularity?
In France, France’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #180 in 1900 to #1255 in 2022.
How many babies have been named France?
At least 31,626 babies have been recorded with the name France across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is France popular in more than one country?
Yes — France appears in official birth records in 2 countries: France, United States.