gender neutral
Francis
free one
About Francis
Classic dignity meets gentle strength in this enduringly popular choice that has graced generations while maintaining perfect contemporary relevance. Francis represents naming at its most traditional, offering parents the security of time-tested appeal combined with surprising versatility. The name carries literary, historical, and spiritual associations that enrich its bearer's identity with depth and substance. Its soft consonants create an approachable warmth that balances the formality often associated with traditional names. Parents choosing Francis demonstrate appreciation for heritage and continuity, recognizing value in names that connect past with present. The name transitions seamlessly through diminutives like Frank or Frankie for childhood, while maintaining professional gravitas in adult contexts. It works across cultures and languages, making it ideal for internationally-minded families. Boys named Francis often inherit the name's associations with humility, wisdom, and compassionate leadership. This is a name that never goes out of style because it never relied on trends—its appeal is rooted in something deeper and more lasting than fashion.
Popularity of the Name Francis
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #50 | ||||
| 1881 | #63 | ||||
| 1882 | #56 | ||||
| 1883 | #60 | ||||
| 1884 | #57 | ||||
| 1885 | #56 | ||||
| 1886 | #55 | ||||
| 1887 | #54 | ||||
| 1888 | #57 | ||||
| 1889 | #55 | ||||
| 1890 | #55 | ||||
| 1891 | #54 | ||||
| 1892 | #50 | ||||
| 1893 | #48 | ||||
| 1894 | #50 | ||||
| 1895 | #45 | ||||
| 1896 | #39 | ||||
| 1897 | #43 | ||||
| 1898 | #43 | ||||
| 1899 | #38 | ||||
| 1900 | #41 | #18 | |||
| 1901 | #36 | #17 | |||
| 1902 | #38 | #15 | |||
| 1903 | #35 | #17 | |||
| 1904 | #36 | #20 | |||
| 1905 | #36 | #16 | |||
| 1906 | #35 | #14 | |||
| 1907 | #37 | #20 | |||
| 1908 | #34 | #16 | |||
| 1909 | #33 | #23 | |||
| 1910 | #36 | #14 | |||
| 1911 | #33 | #17 | |||
| 1912 | #35 | #15 | |||
| 1913 | #30 | #14 | |||
| 1914 | #31 | #22 | |||
| 1915 | #29 | #25 | |||
| 1916 | #31 | #20 | |||
| 1917 | #30 | #17 | |||
| 1918 | #30 | #17 | |||
| 1919 | #34 | #18 | |||
| 1920 | #34 | #18 | |||
| 1921 | #35 | #18 | |||
| 1922 | #34 | #31 | |||
| 1923 | #34 | #31 | |||
| 1924 | #34 | #27 | |||
| 1925 | #35 | #28 | |||
| 1926 | #35 | #30 | |||
| 1927 | #36 | #26 | |||
| 1928 | #40 | #35 | |||
| 1929 | #39 | #31 | |||
| 1930 | #42 | #34 | |||
| 1931 | #42 | #37 | |||
| 1932 | #43 | #40 | |||
| 1933 | #45 | #40 | |||
| 1934 | #49 | #34 | |||
| 1935 | #53 | #42 | |||
| 1936 | #50 | #44 | |||
| 1937 | #55 | #48 | |||
| 1938 | #51 | #48 | |||
| 1939 | #53 | #56 | |||
| 1940 | #61 | #48 | |||
| 1941 | #60 | #57 | |||
| 1942 | #58 | #52 | |||
| 1943 | #64 | #54 | |||
| 1944 | #71 | #61 | |||
| 1945 | #76 | #68 | |||
| 1946 | #80 | #65 | |||
| 1947 | #84 | #62 | |||
| 1948 | #80 | #67 | |||
| 1949 | #78 | #70 | |||
| 1950 | #86 | #78 | |||
| 1951 | #85 | #76 | |||
| 1952 | #89 | #78 | |||
| 1953 | #90 | #82 | |||
| 1954 | #94 | #84 | |||
| 1955 | #100 | #82 | |||
| 1956 | #111 | #94 | |||
| 1957 | #128 | #94 | |||
| 1958 | #135 | #104 | |||
| 1959 | #136 | #93 | |||
| 1960 | #145 | #100 | |||
| 1961 | #148 | #127 | |||
| 1962 | #148 | #123 | |||
| 1963 | #153 | #108 | |||
| 1964 | #159 | #93 | #16 | ||
| 1965 | #164 | #134 | #19 | ||
| 1966 | #164 | #151 | #20 | ||
| 1967 | #169 | #138 | #23 | ||
| 1968 | #175 | #132 | #24 | ||
| 1969 | #189 | #136 | #27 | ||
| 1970 | #192 | #162 | #27 | ||
| 1971 | #201 | #178 | #29 | ||
| 1972 | #222 | #148 | #29 | ||
| 1973 | #223 | #128 | #35 | ||
| 1974 | #233 | #159 | #41 | ||
| 1975 | #217 | #179 | #40 | ||
| 1976 | #240 | #157 | #42 | ||
| 1977 | #235 | #165 | #45 | ||
| 1978 | #225 | #151 | #48 | ||
| 1979 | #237 | #120 | #49 | ||
| 1980 | #243 | #154 | #55 | ||
| 1981 | #236 | #146 | #50 | ||
| 1982 | #238 | #154 | #54 | ||
| 1983 | #232 | #139 | #51 | ||
| 1984 | #243 | #138 | #59 | ||
| 1985 | #245 | #136 | #54 | ||
| 1986 | #245 | #177 | #58 | ||
| 1987 | #244 | #178 | #63 | ||
| 1988 | #247 | #188 | #72 | ||
| 1989 | #268 | #172 | #75 | ||
| 1990 | #284 | #180 | #80 | ||
| 1991 | #313 | #167 | #79 | #44 | |
| 1992 | #318 | #186 | #78 | #43 | |
| 1993 | #335 | #149 | #80 | #36 | |
| 1994 | #339 | #150 | #85 | #44 | |
| 1995 | #352 | #252 | #96 | #51 | |
| 1996 | #384 | #248 | #97 | #57 | |
| 1997 | #385 | #187 | #196 | #100 | #74 |
| 1998 | #410 | #184 | #206 | #151 | #90 |
| 1999 | #430 | #188 | #163 | #157 | #101 |
| 2000 | #435 | #208 | #273 | #140 | #139 |
| 2001 | #444 | #212 | #351 | #151 | #153 |
| 2002 | #497 | #208 | #250 | #160 | #156 |
| 2003 | #518 | #210 | #242 | #170 | #168 |
| 2004 | #524 | #210 | #253 | #153 | #193 |
| 2005 | #526 | #214 | #336 | #170 | #226 |
| 2006 | #556 | #222 | #272 | #174 | #287 |
| 2007 | #616 | #229 | #381 | #259 | #283 |
| 2008 | #660 | #259 | #247 | #225 | #273 |
| 2009 | #676 | #276 | #324 | #229 | #335 |
| 2010 | #671 | #300 | #214 | #237 | #343 |
| 2011 | #617 | #297 | #302 | #304 | #320 |
| 2012 | #593 | #266 | #291 | #314 | #375 |
| 2013 | #505 | #239 | #218 | #216 | #269 |
| 2014 | #480 | #223 | #194 | #240 | #321 |
| 2015 | #481 | #243 | #257 | #212 | #267 |
| 2016 | #482 | #220 | #189 | #265 | #332 |
| 2017 | #458 | #246 | #287 | #245 | #327 |
| 2018 | #480 | #236 | #241 | #248 | #396 |
| 2019 | #484 | #193 | #222 | #280 | #451 |
| 2020 | #482 | #213 | #194 | #266 | #400 |
| 2021 | #467 | #216 | #287 | #235 | #403 |
| 2022 | #462 | #217 | #284 | #244 | #411 |
| 2023 | #456 | #230 | #385 | #252 | #408 |
| 2024 | #450 | #205 | #234 | #262 | #465 |
| 2025 | #420 | #199 | #205 | #297 | #450 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Francis
Names Similar to Francis
Nicknames for Francis
- Frank
- Frankie
- Fran
- Cisco
Famous People Named Francis
| Francis Ford Coppola | American film director |
| Francis Bacon | English philosopher and scientist |
| Francis Drake | English explorer and naval commander |
| Francis Crick | British molecular biologist |
| Francis Scott Key | American lawyer and composer of "The Star-Spangled Banner" |
| Francis Marion | American Revolutionary War officer |
| Francis Galton | English scientist and psychologist |
| Francis Picabia | French painter and poet |
| Francis Gary Powers | American pilot, famous for the U-2 incident |
| Francis Cabrel | French singer-songwriter |
| Francis Ngannou | Cameroonian-born professional mixed martial artist |
| Francis Lawrence | American film director |
| Francis Chan | American pastor and author |
| Francis Magalona | Filipino rapper and actor |
| Francis McDormand | American actress |
| Francis Collins | American geneticist and director of the National Institutes of Health |
| Franciszek Gajowniczek | Polish soldier, saved by Saint Maximilian Kolbe |
| Francis Rossi | English musician, member of the band Status Quo |
Characters Named Francis
| Francis Underwood | House of Cards |
| Francis Xavier "FX" Powers | Austin Powers |
| Francis Albert "Frank" Castle | The Punisher |
| Francis Weston | Wolf Hall |
| Francis Dolarhyde | Red Dragon |
| Francis "Frank" Gallagher | Shameless |
| Francis "Frankie" Dunn | Million Dollar Baby |
| Francis "Frank" Costello | The Departed |
| Francis Xavier Cross | Scrooged |
| Francis Poldark | Poldark |
| Francis "Frank" Abagnale Jr. | Catch Me If You Can |
| Francis "Frank" Wheeler | Revolutionary Road |
| Francis "Frank" Burns | MASH |
| Francis Hummel | The Rock |
| Francis "Frank" Johnson | Gone Baby Gone |
| Francis "Frank" Slade | Scent of a Woman |
| Francis Bacon | Francis Bacon - Cryptic Reality |
| Francis "Frank" Bartleson | Birdman |
| Francis "Frank" Reynolds | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia |
| Francis "Frank" Churchill | Emma |