girl's name
Gitane
zhee-TAN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 160
Gitane is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1973 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 1947, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1929.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gitane Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1920s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gitane?
In 1973, Gitane 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.
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 Gitane
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gitane Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gitane over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gitane
- French zhee-TAN
Sibling Names for Gitane
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gitane — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gitane
Is Gitane a girl's or a boy's name?
Gitane is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gitane?
Gitane has 2 syllables.
When was Gitane most popular?
Gitane peaked in 1947, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.