unisex name
Polycarpe
poh-lee-KARP (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 140
Polycarpe is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 14% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1951 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 1917, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Polycarpe Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Polycarpe?
In 1951, Polycarpe 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 Polycarpe
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Polycarpe Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Polycarpe over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Polycarpe
- French poh-lee-KARP
Sibling Names for Polycarpe
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Polycarpe — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Polycarpe
Is Polycarpe a girl's or a boy's name?
Polycarpe is used for both girls and boys. About 14% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Polycarpe?
Polycarpe has 3 syllables.
When was Polycarpe most popular?
Polycarpe peaked in 1917, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.