Blanche
Blanche: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Blanche
Root meaning: “white”
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
From Old French blanc (“white”). The surname originated as a nickname, or as a matronymic.
How popular is Blanche?
Since 1880, 87,425 girls and 223 boys in the U.S. have been named Blanche (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #51 in 1886. Its highest rank for boys was #773 in 1891. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Blanche FAQ
What does the name Blanche mean?
Blanche traces back to a root meaning "white". A female given name from French. From Old French blanc (“white”). The surname originated as a nickname, or as a matronymic.
What is the origin of the name Blanche?
Blanche is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Blanche?
Since 1880, 87,425 girls and 223 boys in the U.S. have been named Blanche (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #51 in 1886. Its highest rank for boys was #773 in 1891. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Blanche a boy or girl name?
Blanche is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 87,425 girls and 223 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.