The nameSwane

Swane is a girl's name derived from Swann.

Meaning

From Swann, the name of Proust's character, linked to the English swan.

Origin

English, through French literature.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Swane

Swane in France

2009peak year (40 births)
500babies named Swane in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Swane was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 225 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Swane. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Swane in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 8 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Swane mean?

From Swann, the name of Proust's character, linked to the English swan.

What is the origin of the name Swane?

English, through French literature.

Is Swane a girl's or a boy's name?

Swane is a girl's name.