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Anatole

“sunrise, east”

Boy’s name, of Greek origin. Lire en français

1986200020102025 5 per 10,000 in 2021
Births per 10,000 babies born in France, from 1986 to 2025 (INSEE).
most given boy’s name in France
226th
births in 2023–2025
765
babies born in France
1 in 2,375
−1.3% a year recently
Stable
peak year
2021

Meaning and origin of Anatole

Anatole means “sunrise, east” and is of Greek origin.

Popularity of Anatole in France since 1986

Anatole in English-speaking countries

Rarely or never given (below the publication threshold): Ontario (Canada), British Columbia (Canada), England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and New Zealand.

Official figures from each country, over their latest three published years. Counted as written: other spellings are counted apart.

Same sound, other spellings

Births 2023–2025. At school they sound the same: this total tells you whether your child is likely to share the name.

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