French
Pronunciation: [ fr-EHNCH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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French first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 234 babies have been named French in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, French is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,110 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,110
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name French
French is a boy name .
Is French a boy or girl name? French is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,110 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,563. French is more commonly used as a boy name.
French is currently ranked #13,110 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for French include Fre, Fren, Freny, Frenie, Fry, Frie, and Frekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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