The nameBlanche
Blanche is a French name of whiteness and queens. It was in the American top 60 in the 1880s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Blanche means "white" in French.
Origin
French.
History
Blanche of Castile was regent of France for her son Saint Louis. In the United States Blanche reached 51st place in 1886.
Famous people named Blanche
- Blanche DuBois, heroine of A Streetcar Named Desire
Popularity of the name Blanche
Blanche in the United States
Blanche was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 22,034 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Blanche. Half of all babies named Blanche in the United States were born before 1917, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Blanche in France
Blanche was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 14,955 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Blanche. Half of all babies named Blanche in France were born before 1914, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 190 births a year.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Blanche mean?
Blanche means "white" in French.
What is the origin of the name Blanche?
French.
Is Blanche a girl's or a boy's name?
Blanche is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Blanche?
In 2024, Blanche was the 11946th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 8 births.
What are the variants of the name Blanche?
Variants and related names of Blanche include Bianca.
Who are famous people named Blanche?
Blanche DuBois, heroine of A Streetcar Named Desire.