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France

France is a unisex name of German origin meaning “free.” It is a rare choice in US records.

France at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
German · French
Meaning
“free”
Pronunciation
/fɹɑːns/

About the name France

France belongs to the German and French tradition. Its meaning — “free” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, France first appears in Social Security records in 1894 and has been given to 1,538 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

France in US records

First recorded (US)
1894
Total since 1880
1,538

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name France mean?

France means “free” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is France a boy or girl name?

France is a unisex name.

What origin is the name France?

France comes from the German and French tradition.

How popular is the name France?

France is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1894 and has been given to 1,538 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce France?

France is pronounced /fɹɑːns/ (IPA).

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