unisex name
Nicephore
nee-say-FOR (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 75
Nicephore is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 13% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2006 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 1911, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1908.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Nicephore Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nicephore?
In 2006, Nicephore 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 Nicephore
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nicephore Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nicephore over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nicephore
- French nee-say-FOR
Sibling Names for Nicephore
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nicephore — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nicephore
Is Nicephore a girl's or a boy's name?
Nicephore is used for both girls and boys. About 13% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nicephore?
Nicephore has 3 syllables.
When was Nicephore most popular?
Nicephore peaked in 1911, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.