Blanche

Blanche is a girl's name of French origin meaning “white.” In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Blanche at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
“white”

About the name Blanche

Blanche belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “white” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Blanche first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #51 in 1886, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 87,408 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Blanche in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#51 in 1886
Peak year
1917
Babies named Blanche in 2024
8
Total since 1880
87,408

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Blanche mean?

Blanche means “white” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Blanche a boy or girl name?

Blanche is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Blanche?

Blanche comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Blanche?

Blanche first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #51 in 1886, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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