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France

Pronunciation: [ fr-ANS ]

Boy Name #37,087 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

France is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced fr-ANS.

Parents who love the name France often also consider Frances, Francis, Freda .

Popularity Over Time

#37,087
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#37,087
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Fra Fry Fraie Franie

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Frequently Asked Questions About France

Is France a boy or girl name?
France is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37087. As a girl name, it is ranked #70924. France is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce France?
France is pronounced fr-ANS.
How popular is the name France?
France is currently ranked #37087 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for France?
Common nicknames for France include Fra, Fry, Fraie, and Franie.
Is France a common or rare name?
France is an uncommon name, ranked #37087 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name France

France is a boy name .

Is France a boy or girl name? France is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,087 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,924. France is more commonly used as a boy name.

France is currently ranked #37,087 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for France include Fra, Fry, Fraie, and Franie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of France include Francisco, Franklin, Francis, Frank, Franco . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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