How Many People Are Named France?
Complete statistics for the name France: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
France is a very rare female name, with only 663 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 497,915 Americans. The majority, 82%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 83All 1,538 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 France Through the Generations
France has been a stable presence through the generations, peaking in popularity during World War I with 74 births in 1918. Today, the average age of those named France is 83, with most falling into the over-60 category. This distribution suggests that the name is cherished among older generations, though it remains relatively uncommon overall.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named France
France is a unisex given name and an English, French, and Slovene surname. In French-speaking countries, France may be a woman's first name. In France, it may derive from an ethnic name for an inhabitant of the country; a variant is Lafrance. In Slovenia, France may derive from the personal name "France", a vernacular form of "Frančišek", Latin Franciscus ("Francis"). It may also be an Americanized spelling of the German given or surname "Franz".…
Full list on Wikipedia →✨ Similar Names to France
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing France's French roots
📄 About the Name France
How Many People Have the Name France?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,343 people in the United States currently share the name France. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,221 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is France a Common or Rare Name?
France is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of France in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.
When Was France Most Popular?
The name France reached peak popularity in 1918, with 74 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named France?
Approximately 11,343 people named France live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,343. That works out to roughly 1 in 29,221 Americans.
Is France a rare name?
France is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,221 Americans has this name.
What does the name France mean?
The meaning and origin of France are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is France more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 12% of people named France are male and 88% are female.
When was France most popular?
France peaked in 1918 with 74 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.