France, derived from the Latin 'Francia,' meaning 'land of the Franks,' is a unisex given name with roots deeply intertwined with French history and culture. It gained prominence in France during the Middle Ages, with notable figures like Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor, being referred to as 'King of the Franks.' Today, France is still widely used as a given name in France and beyond, embodying the elegance, sophistication, and rich heritage of its country of origin.
"The name France saw a significant increase in popularity between the years 1917 to 1924, with a peak of 35 births recorded in 1918. However, there's been a steady decline since then, reaching as low as 5 births in several recent years such as 1993, 1995, 1999, and 2015. Overall, from 1894 to 2015, the name France was given to a total of 1158 babies."