Blanche
Blanche is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
White, fair, or pure.
Origin and history
Blanche is a traditional French name derived from a Germanic root meaning white or fair. It was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, though it is used infrequently today.
Popularity in the United States
87,425 babies in the United States have been named Blanche since 1880. It ranks #409 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2042.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.3 %)
- PA (9.7 %)
- IL (5 %)
- NC (5 %)
- MA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6,925 |
| 1890-1900 | 10,860 |
| 1900-1910 | 11,730 |
| 1910-1920 | 21,977 |
| 1920-1930 | 19,619 |
| 1930-1940 | 7,496 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,017 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,652 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,187 |
| 1970-1980 | 394 |
| 1980-1990 | 226 |
| 1990-2000 | 147 |
| 2000-2010 | 76 |
| 2010-2019 | 60 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Blanche
- Blanche Bruce: Politician, Senator
- Blanche Calloway: Singer, Bandleader
- Blanche Baker: Actress
Fun facts
- Blanche of Castile was Queen of France in the 13th century and served as regent twice.
- Blanche DuBois is the central character in Tennessee Williams's famous 1947 play 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.