boy's name
Franc
- Gender Boy
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,596
Franc is a boy's name. In 2013 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1965, when 60 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
Franc Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 120 |
| 1910s | 185 |
| 1920s | 255 |
| 1930s | 225 |
| 1940s | 150 |
| 1950s | 155 |
| 1960s | 290 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 15 |
How Popular Is Franc?
In 1994, Franc was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Franc Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Franc
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Franc Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Franc over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Franc
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Franc — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Franc
How popular is the name Franc?
In 1994, Franc was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Franc a girl's or a boy's name?
Franc is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Franc most popular?
Franc peaked in 1965, when 60 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.