unisex name
Nonce
- Origin French
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 580
Nonce is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 31% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2019 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Nonce is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1904, when 20 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nonce over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 150 |
| 1910s | 130 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 55 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How popular is Nonce?
In 2019, Nonce was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
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 Nonce
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nonce over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Nonce
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Nonce — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Nonce
Is Nonce a girl's or a boy's name?
Nonce is used for both girls and boys. About 31% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nonce?
Nonce has 1 syllable.
When was Nonce most popular?
Nonce peaked in 1904, when 20 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.