boy's name
Voltaire
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 626
Voltaire is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 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 US data.
- Voltaire is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1909, when 30 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Voltaire over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 195 |
| 1910s | 140 |
| 1920s | 115 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How popular is Voltaire?
In 2019, Voltaire was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Voltaire 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.
Names that peaked alongside Voltaire
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Sibling names for Voltaire
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Voltaire — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Voltaire
How popular is the name Voltaire?
In 2019, Voltaire was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Voltaire a girl's or a boy's name?
Voltaire is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Voltaire?
Voltaire has 2 syllables.
When was Voltaire most popular?
Voltaire peaked in 1909, when 30 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.