boy's name
Second
suh-GOHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 45
Second is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1924 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #752. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1903, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1903.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Second Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 10 |
How Popular Is Second?
In 1924, Second was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #752 that year. 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 Second
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Second Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Second over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Second
- French suh-GOHN
Sibling Names for Second
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Second — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Second
Is Second a girl's or a boy's name?
Second is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Second?
Second has 2 syllables.
When was Second most popular?
Second peaked in 1903, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.