Frantz
Every Frantz since 1938 — 1,103 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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
- Frantz Fanon Writer · 1925–1961
- Frantz Reichel Athlete · 1871–1932
- 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).