boys' name · peaked 1988

Frantz

Every Frantz since 1938 — 1,103 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1988Boys
Rank 2025
#9,178
among boys
Babies in 2025
8
named Frantz
Peak year
1988
45 babies
All-time total
1,103
since 1938

The story of Frantz

Frantz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,178 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1938, 1,103 American babies have been named Frantz. Its peak came in 1988, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Frantz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Frantz year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 8 #9,178
2024 7 #10,224
2023 14 #6,307
2022 12 #6,958
2021
2020 7 #9,901
2019 10 #7,822
2018 9 #8,377
2017 11 #7,249
2016
2015 9 #8,261
2014 9 #8,360
2013 10 #7,706
2012 10 #7,733
2011 7 #9,978
2010 8 #9,062
2009 13 #6,556
2008 16 #5,577
2007 17 #5,275
2006 13 #6,215
2005 15 #5,381
2004 6 #10,396
2003 18 #4,489
2002 16 #4,772
2001 16 #4,746
2000 26 #3,236
1995 22 #3,132
1990 29 #2,393
1985 23 #2,316
1980 18 #2,651
1975 17 #2,481
1970 23 #1,862
1965 5 #4,098
1960
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Famous people named Frantz

  1. Frantz Fanon Writer · 1925–1961
  2. Frantz Reichel Athlete · 1871–1932
  3. Frantz Kruger Athlete · b. 1975

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Frantz in 2025?

Frantz ranked #9,178 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Frantz?

1,103 babies have been named Frantz in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Frantz most popular?

Frantz peaked in 1988, when 45 newborns received the name.

Is Frantz a boy or girl name?

Frantz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Frantz rising or falling?

Frantz is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Frantz?

Well-known people named Frantz include Frantz Fanon (writer), Frantz Reichel (athlete), Frantz Kruger (athlete).

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