boy's name
Gontran
gohn-TRAHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,505
Gontran is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 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 1913, when 35 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gontran Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 200 |
| 1910s | 225 |
| 1920s | 160 |
| 1930s | 155 |
| 1940s | 100 |
| 1950s | 110 |
| 1960s | 145 |
| 1970s | 120 |
| 1980s | 130 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 25 |
How Popular Is Gontran?
In 2016, Gontran 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 Gontran
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gontran Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gontran over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gontran
- French gohn-TRAHN
Sibling Names for Gontran
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gontran — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gontran
Is Gontran a girl's or a boy's name?
Gontran is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gontran?
Gontran has 2 syllables.
When was Gontran most popular?
Gontran peaked in 1913, when 35 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.