Francis
Francis is derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one.' It has strong religious associations with Saint Francis of Assisi, the beloved patron saint of animals and nature.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 808. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 387
- 2012: 430
- 2013: 539
- 2014: 593
- 2015: 622
- 2016: 638
- 2017: 662
- 2018: 610
- 2019: 605
- 2020: 616
- 2021: 637
- 2022: 664
- 2023: 677
- 2024: 695
- 2025: 769
- 2026 (projected): 808
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Strong historical and religious significance
- •Nickname 'Frank' offers a more casual option
- •Considered timeless rather than trendy
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Statistics
290,490
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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