Franz
From German Franz. Doublet of Francis.
Every Franz since 1889 — 2,864 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Franz
Franz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,459 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 2,864 American babies have been named Franz. Its peak came in 1963, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Franz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Franz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,459 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,512 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,429 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,421 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,132 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,073 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,153 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,836 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,821 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,838 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,821 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,207 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,892 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,105 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,152 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,827 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,393 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,363 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,074 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,274 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,982 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,164 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,490 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,226 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,656 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,455 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,869 |
| 1990 | 29 | #2,394 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,140 |
| 1980 | 41 | #1,503 |
| 1975 | 40 | #1,387 |
| 1970 | 46 | #1,229 |
| 1965 | 55 | #998 |
| 1960 | 42 | #1,216 |
| 1955 | 35 | #1,279 |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,509 |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,598 |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,317 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,511 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,777 |
| 1925 | 17 | #1,957 |
| 1920 | 17 | #1,989 |
| 1915 | 21 | #1,524 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,679 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,143 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Franz
- Franz Kafka Writer · 1883–1924
- Franz Schubert Composer · 1797–1828
- Franz Joseph I of Austria Politician · 1830–1916
- Franz Liszt Musician · 1811–1886
- Franz Beckenbauer Soccer player · b. 1945
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Franz mean?
From German Franz. Doublet of Francis.
How popular is the name Franz in 2025?
Franz ranked #5,459 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Franz?
2,864 babies have been named Franz in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Franz most popular?
Franz peaked in 1963, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Franz a boy or girl name?
Franz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Franz rising or falling?
Franz has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Franz?
Well-known people named Franz include Franz Kafka (writer), Franz Schubert (composer), Franz Joseph I of Austria (politician).