Franchot
A French masculine name derived from the Old German "Francio", meaning "Frank" or "free man".
Name Census estimates that about 148 living Americans carry the first name Franchot. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Franchot today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Franchot births was 1936 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Franchot. 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.
People living today
148
~ 1 in 2,315,908 Americans
Peak year
1936
21 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1985 SSA rank
#6,889
Tracked since 1934
Popularity
Franchot: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Franchot from the 1930s through to the 1980s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 70 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Franchot 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 Franchot during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Franchots live
Origin
Meaning and history of Franchot
The name Franchot has its origins in the French language, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old French word "franc," meaning "free" or "frank," and the diminutive suffix "-ot," which was commonly added to names to indicate endearment or smallness.
One of the earliest historical references to the name Franchot can be found in medieval French records, where it was sometimes used as a surname. The name may have been given to individuals who were considered to be of a frank or open nature, or who had been granted freedom from serfdom or other forms of servitude.
The first recorded use of Franchot as a given name can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable figure from this time period was Franchot de Villeneuve, a French knight who fought in the Seventh Crusade (1248-1254) under King Louis IX of France.
During the Renaissance period, the name Franchot gained some popularity among the French nobility. One prominent bearer of the name was Franchot de Brion (c. 1492-1562), a French nobleman and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire under King Francis I.
In the 17th century, Franchot de Franquetot (1618-1697) was a French military officer and courtier who served under King Louis XIV. He was known for his bravery and loyalty, and was awarded the prestigious Order of Saint Louis for his service.
Moving into the 19th century, Franchot de Martines (1804-1879) was a French writer and poet who was associated with the Romantic movement. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Another notable figure was Franchot Ouellette (1864-1946), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1911 to 1921, representing the riding of Vaudreuil.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Franchot. While the name has its roots in French culture, it has been used throughout various parts of Europe and beyond, carrying with it a sense of frankness, freedom, and nobility.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Franchot
People
Franchot + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Franchot as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Franchot: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Franchot?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 148 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Franchot 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 2,315,908 US residents.
Is Franchot a common name?
We classify Franchot as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 223 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Franchot most popular?
The single biggest year for Franchot was 1936, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Franchot is about 64 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Franchot a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Franchot 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.
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.