Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
French
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1915
Peak births
31
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1882Peak 19152025
Quick answers about French
How many people are named French?
Based on SSA birth records through 1999, an estimated 289 Americans born with the name French may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1999.
How rare is French?
French has not appeared in SSA records since 1999. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical French?
The median age of a living American named French is approximately 70 years, with most bearers falling between 58 and 80 years old.
Is French still popular?
No. French is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1999.
Peak year
1915
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,119