Franz
- Pronunciation
- [Franz]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- German Form Of Frank (Free)
- Origin
- German
Franz Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,846 baby boys have been named Franz. The name peaked in 1963 with 59 US births that year (rank #988). In 2024, ranked #5500 nationally — 4,512 places below its 1963 peak.
Top States for Franz
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Franz births are: California (185), New York (145), Illinois (29).
Other German-Origin Names Like Franz
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5-Letter Names Starting with F
Names with Franz's exact length and starting letter: Faber, Fabio, Fadil, Fadwa, Fagan.
Quick Facts About Franz
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frans | Free | Male | Danish |
Famous People Named Franz
4 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Franz.
- Franz Boas was a German-American anthropologist who is known as the ‘pioneer of modern anthropology’.
- Franz Joseph Liszt was the famous composer and pianist.
- Franz Kafka — Novelist (1883)
- Franz Peter Schubert was one of the most prolific composers of his time.
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Compare Franz to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Franz against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).