France
France: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɹɑːns/ · /fɹæns/
Meaning and origin of France
Root meaning: “a Frank”
- Alternative form of Frances; A female given name; feminine of Francis.
Etymology
From Middle English France, from Old French France, from Latin Francia, from Francī, the name of a Germanic tribe, of unclear (but Proto-Germanic) origin. Believed to be most likely from Frankish *Frankō (“a Frank”), from Proto-Germanic *frankô (“javelin”). Compare Frank. Displaced native Old English Francland (see modern Frankland).
How popular is France?
Since 1880, 1,159 girls and 379 boys in the U.S. have been named France (75% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1286 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #1100 in 1918. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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France FAQ
What does the name France mean?
France traces back to a root meaning "a Frank". Alternative form of Frances; A female given name; feminine of Francis. From Middle English France, from Old French France, from Latin Francia, from Francī, the name of a Germanic tribe, of unclear (but Proto-Germanic) origin. Believed to be most likely from Frankish *Frankō (“a Frank”), from Proto-Germanic *frankô (“javelin”). Compare Frank. Displaced native Old English Francland (see modern Frankland).
What is the origin of the name France?
France is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name France?
Since 1880, 1,159 girls and 379 boys in the U.S. have been named France (75% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1286 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #1100 in 1918. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is France a boy or girl name?
France is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,159 girls and 379 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.