Total births
1,159
Unisex name · since 1894
France
France has 1,159 recorded births since 1894 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,159
- total births
- 1894–2015
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
France sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,159 recorded since 1894.
Social Security Administration records show France recorded 1,159 times among girls since 1894, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1894 to 2015.
- 1,159 total births
- 1894–2015 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 16% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,159 girls have been named France since 1894, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,159
- total births
- 1894–2015
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named France was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
35 babies were named France in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
France's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide France's SSA record in two at 1949 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1894, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
France at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1894
France popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1894–2015
- Peak year (1918)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 122 years of records
France popularity over time - boys
379 total births recorded since 1912 (France as boys' name)
France by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was France's strongest decade.
188 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
France births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 21
1900s
21 births
- 1910s
1910s
134 births
- 1920s
1920s
188 births
- 1930s
1930s
157 births
- 1940s
1940s
146 births
- 1950s
1950s
141 births
- 1960s
1960s
181 births
- 1970s
1970s
82 births
- 1980s 68
1980s
68 births
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 188 births (16% of all-time use).
How France compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to France's total volume
France vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
France by state
Where France concentrates geographically, total births since 1894
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
Alabama share of France's total US births 0.4%
Even split
5 of 1,159 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name France? ▼
Since 1894, Social Security records show 1,159 babies named France. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 35 births.
When was France most popular? ▼
France was most popular in the 1920s decade with 188 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is France most popular? ▼
The top states for the name France are Alabama (5 births), Georgia (5 births), Mississippi (5 births).
Is France a unisex name? ▼
Yes, France is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,159 births, and as a boy's name it has 379 births.
How long has the name France been used? ▼
France has been recorded in Social Security data since 1894, spanning 122 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to France? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Frances, Frankie, Francine, Francesca, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with France's data
- France's decade-level peak was the 1920s (188 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Frances (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring France
Nearby Names Like France
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to France
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Francine Girl
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Francesca Girl
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Francis Girl
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Compare France side by side: France vs Frances France vs Frankie France vs Francine
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1894–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "France: Baby Name Since 1894 - 1,159 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/france. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for France draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.