boy's name
Theophane
tay-oh-FAN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 1,645
Theophane is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1915 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1998, when 60 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.
Theophane Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 50 |
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 60 |
| 1930s | 70 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 110 |
| 1990s | 345 |
| 2000s | 440 |
| 2010s | 265 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 100 |
How Popular Is Theophane?
In 2015, Theophane 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.
Where Theophane Is Used
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.
How Theophane Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Théophane | Théophane is a rare spelling of Theophane, written with an acute accent and recorded about 370 times, mostly in France. | 370 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Theophane
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Theophane Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Theophane over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Theophane
- French tay-oh-FAN
Sibling Names for Theophane
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Theophane — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Theophane
How popular is the name Theophane?
In 2015, Theophane 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.
Is Theophane a girl's or a boy's name?
Theophane is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Theophane?
Theophane has 3 syllables.
When was Theophane most popular?
Theophane peaked in 1998, when 60 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Theophane a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Theophane currently ranks #2,234 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.