Frances
Frances is derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'from France' or 'free one.' This classic name has been beloved for centuries across English-speaking countries and carries an air of literary sophistication.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,032. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 348
- 2012: 364
- 2013: 409
- 2014: 484
- 2015: 614
- 2016: 721
- 2017: 730
- 2018: 723
- 2019: 718
- 2020: 744
- 2021: 801
- 2022: 755
- 2023: 760
- 2024: 829
- 2025: 960
- 2026 (projected): 1,032
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Offers versatile nickname options from tomboyish to feminine
- •Has strong historical and literary associations
- •The spelling 'Francis' is traditionally male, so be clear about the feminine 'Frances'
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Famous People
Frances McDormand
Academy Award-winning actress
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Author of 'The Secret Garden'
Frances Perkins
First female U.S. Cabinet member
Frances Bean Cobain
Visual artist and model
Statistics
595,697
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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