Franz Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Franz is a German name meaning 'free man,' derived from the Latin Franciscus. The name evolved from Franciscus to Francis and then to Franz. It has a strong cultural presence in German-speaking countries, often associated with creativity and depth. The name does not have biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Franz"
Pronunciation
/frænts/
Origin
German
Etymology
Franz is a German form of the name Francis, which itself derives from the Latin name Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man.'
Meaning
free man
Language Evolution
Franciscus, Francis, Franz
Historical Usage
Franz gained popularity in German-speaking countries during the Middle Ages and has remained common ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Francis, Frances, Franco
Modern Popularity & Image
Franz is associated with a sense of tradition and cultural heritage in German-speaking regions.
Famous People
Franz Kafka, Franz Schubert, Franz Ferdinand
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✨ Franz Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 59 peak births in 1963
Geographic Spread
Popular across 10 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Franz"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Franz"
"Franz" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1833rd of 7545 | 287 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1434th of 6773 | 418 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1323rd of 7552 | 648 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1434th of 10718 | 581 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2385th of 16616 | 430 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4694th of 24088 | 286 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6070th of 23106 | 171 |
Regional Popularity of "Franz" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
49.89% 1111th/2227 |
38.85% 944th/2430 |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
40.14% 1114th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
37.38% 1302nd/3483 |
- |
30.19% 1221st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
47.62% 2131st/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
33.96% 2145th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
66.98% 3459th/5164 |
54.75% 4004th/7313 |
57.18% 4267th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
61.61% 4203rd/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Franz" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Franz"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Franz" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Franz" in the United States
The name Franz is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Franz has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Franz' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1833rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1434th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1323rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1434th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2385th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4694th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6070th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Franz' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.