Lafrance
French · Girl · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Lafrance
Lafrance derives from the French phrase "la France," literally meaning "France," and combines the definite article "la" with the country's name, functioning as a surname that references national origin or patriotic association.
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
Lafrance derives from the French phrase "la France," literally meaning "France," and combines the definite article "la" with the country's name, functioning as a surname that references national origin or patriotic association. The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, particularly in France and French-Canadian communities, with historical usage as a toponymic surname indicating someone from or connected to France.
Lafrance currently ranks #5,770 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
French names that sit beautifully beside LafranceSimilar names you might like
Names starting with LMore names starting with L
- Laicey
- Laicee
- Lailaa
- Laisha
- Laiyla
- Laasya
- Laiyah
- Lagertha
- Lachon
- Lainah
- Laili
- Ladine
- Lafonzo
- Lajaune
- Ladon
- Lahni
- Lacory
- Laeuna
Find middle names for Lafrance →
🧬 See Lafrance's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Lafrance's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Lafrance your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
Names that sound like Lafrance
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Lavrans means "from Laurentum" and derives from the Latin name Laurentius, which is related to the Latin word "laurea" (laurel…"
"The given name 'Laverne' is derived from the Old French word 'la vernoise', meaning 'from the alder tree', and is…"
"The given name 'Liburn' is derived from the Latin word 'Liburni', referring to an ancient Illyrian tribe, and its meaning…"
"Luverna is a feminine name derived from the Latin "Luvern-" or possibly related to "luv" (love) combined with the feminine…"
"Loverne is a variant of Laverne, derived from the French name Laverne, which comes from the Latin "vernalis" meaning "of…"
"Luverne is derived from the French place name La Verne, which itself comes from the Latin "vernalis" meaning "of spring"…"
"Lilborn combines "Lil" (a diminutive or pet form, possibly from Lillian/Lily) with "born" (Old English/Germanic, meaning "child" or "bearer"), literally…"
"Levorn is a variant spelling of Livorno, derived from Latin "Liburnus," relating to the ancient Liburni people of the Adriatic…"
"Lebron is a French name meaning "the brown" or "the dark one," derived from the Old French elements "le" (the)…"
"Lilburn derives from Old English elements "lil" (hill) and "burne" (stream), meaning "stream by the hill" or "hill stream." The…"
"Leburn is a surname of English origin derived from "lea" (meadow) and "burn" (stream), literally meaning "meadow stream" or "one…"
"Levarn is a Cornish given name derived from the elements "le" (meaning "day") and "varn" (meaning "morn"), combining to mean…"