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Updated Thu Feb 19 2026
The name French peaked for boys at #534 in 1891. French is occasionally used for girls in 1920.
- French Rank in US Top 1000
- French Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
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- The name French in Pop Culture
- The name French in Nameberry Blog Posts
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French Rank in US Top 1000
# 20409 on Nameberry
French Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Popularity of the name French
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Famous People Named French
- French Ensor ChadwickUnited States Navy officer
- (Milton) French StewartAmerican actor/comedian
- French Montanastage name of rapper Karim Kharbouch
The name French in Pop Culture
- Mr. Frenchcharacter on TV's "Family Affair"
- FrenchLanguage spoken in France and parts of Canada and Africa
- French'sbrand of condiments
The name French in Nameberry Blog Posts
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