Exauce
A French name derived from the verb exaucer, meaning "to grant, answer".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Exauce. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Exauce today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Exauce births was 2020 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Exauce. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Exauce with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Exauce. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2020
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,930
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Exauce: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Exauce by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Exauce during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Exauce
The given name Exauce is derived from the French verb "exaucer," which means "to grant" or "to answer a prayer." Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "exaudire," which is a combination of the prefix "ex" (meaning "out") and "audire" (meaning "to hear"). This name is primarily associated with the French language and culture, although its origins can be linked to the Latin-speaking world of antiquity.
The name Exauce is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, a period marked by the dominance of the Catholic Church and the prevalence of religious beliefs in Europe. It is possible that this name was initially bestowed upon individuals born as a result of answered prayers or perceived divine intervention, reflecting the profound significance of faith and spirituality during that era.
While there is no definitive record of the name Exauce appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is conceivable that it was inspired by the biblical concept of prayer and the belief that God answers the petitions of the faithful. The name may have been a way for devout families to express their gratitude for a child's birth, which was often seen as a blessing.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Exauce is Exauce Balian, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France during the 15th century. Another notable figure is Exauce Crespel, a French-Canadian explorer and missionary who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, known for his travels and evangelization efforts among Native American tribes.
In the realm of literature, Exauce Thériot was a French poet and playwright from the 19th century, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Exauce Joffrin, born in the early 20th century, was a French journalist and editor who contributed significantly to the country's journalism industry.
Additionally, Exauce Ndjock, a contemporary Cameroonian footballer, has carried this name into the modern era, representing his country on the international stage.
While the name Exauce may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a unique and meaningful name that reflects the historical interplay between religious devotion, cultural traditions, and the human desire for answered prayers and divine intervention.
People
Exauce + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Exauce as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Exauce: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Exauce?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Exauce going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Exauce a common name?
We classify Exauce as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Exauce most popular?
The single biggest year for Exauce was 2020, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Exauce is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Exauce in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Exauce a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Exauce in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Exauce still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Exauce in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Exauce can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Exauce?
Want to know how many Americans are named Exauce? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.