Frances: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A free one from the land of the Franks.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #416
- Peak
- #8 in 1918
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Frances Means
Frances is a girl name of English origin. A free one from the land of the Franks.
How Popular Frances Is
Frances currently ranks #416 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8 in 1918. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Frances
- Frances was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #8 in 1918.
- Frances has been a top 100 name across 165+ years of American history.
- Frances is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Frances
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Frances
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Frances.
Questions About Frances
What does Frances mean?
Frances is a girl name of English origin. A free one from the land of the Franks.
How popular is Frances?
Frances currently ranks #416 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8 in 1918. It has held steady.
Where does Frances come from?
Frances comes from English roots. Frances was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #8 in 1918.
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