Francis: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A free man's child, liberated and joyful.
Francis as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #481
- Peak
- #29 in 1915
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 Francis Means
Francis is a boy name of English origin. A free man's child, liberated and joyful.
How Popular Francis Is
Francis currently ranks #481 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #29 in 1915. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Francis
- Francis reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #29 in 1915.
- Francis has been a top 100 name across 166+ years of American history.
- Francis is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Francis as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #481
- Peak
- #29 in 1915
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 Francis Means
Francis is a unisex name of Latin origin. Free one, independent and open-hearted.
How Popular Francis Is
Francis currently ranks #481 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #29 in 1915. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Francis
- Francis reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #29 in 1915.
- Francis has been a top 100 name across 166+ years of American history.
- Francis is a name rooted in classical Latin tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Style
Names Like Francis
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Francis
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Questions About Francis
What does Francis mean?
Francis is a boy name of English origin. A free man's child, liberated and joyful.
How popular is Francis?
Francis currently ranks #481 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #29 in 1915. It has held steady.
Where does Francis come from?
Francis comes from English roots. Francis reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #29 in 1915.
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