boy's name
Ghyslain
zhee-LAN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 480
Ghyslain is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it 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.
- Peaked in France in 1972, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1944.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ghyslain Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 75 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 110 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Ghyslain?
In 2011, Ghyslain 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 Ghyslain 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 Ghyslain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ghyslain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ghyslain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ghyslain
- French zhee-LAN
Sibling Names for Ghyslain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ghyslain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ghyslain
Is Ghyslain a girl's or a boy's name?
Ghyslain is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ghyslain?
Ghyslain has 2 syllables.
When was Ghyslain most popular?
Ghyslain peaked in 1972, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.