The nameFrance
France is a French girl's name, as well as the name of the country.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
France comes from the Franks, a Germanic people, and is also a short form of Françoise.
Origin
French.
History
In the United States France reached 1286th place in 1918.
Famous people named France
- France Gall, singer
Popularity of the name France
France in the United States
France was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 286 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named France. Its rise began around 1909, and it peaked in 1918. Half of all babies named France in the United States were born before 1939, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
France in France
France was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 6,470 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named France. Half of all babies named France in France were born before 1941, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 33 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name France mean?
France comes from the Franks, a Germanic people, and is also a short form of Françoise.
What is the origin of the name France?
French.
Is France a girl's or a boy's name?
France is a girl's name. In the United States, 75% of the babies named France are girls.
What are the variants of the name France?
Variants and related names of France include Françoise.
Who are famous people named France?
France Gall, singer.