Masculine dossier · first seen 1889
Franz
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1963
Peak births
60
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Franz
How many people are named Franz?
An estimated 1,870 living Americans are named Franz.
How rare is Franz?
Franz is very rare among babies today, with 17 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 71.7% from its 1963 peak.
How old is the typical Franz?
The median age of a living American named Franz is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 29 and 62 years old.
Is Franz still popular?
Yes. Franz is holding steady, with 17 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Franz most common?
Franz has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 1.5× more often than the national baseline.
1889Peak 19632025
Peak year
1963
Decline from peak
71.7%
2025
17
All-time
2,864