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About Frances
Frances represents a return to classic sensibility in an age of invented names. This traditional choice has weathered centuries without losing its quiet dignity or straightforward charm. The name suggests reliability, intelligence, and a certain no-nonsense quality that many find refreshing. Frances offers literary connections and historical depth, having been borne by writers, saints, and leaders throughout time. It provides a solid foundation that allows a child's personality to shine without the name itself demanding attention. For parents weary of overly elaborate choices, Frances delivers substance and character. The name ages beautifully, serving a baby, child, and adult with equal appropriateness.
Popularity of the Name Frances
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #42 | ||||
| 1881 | #45 | ||||
| 1882 | #45 | ||||
| 1883 | #45 | ||||
| 1884 | #46 | ||||
| 1885 | #46 | ||||
| 1886 | #38 | ||||
| 1887 | #34 | ||||
| 1888 | #30 | ||||
| 1889 | #34 | ||||
| 1890 | #33 | ||||
| 1891 | #34 | ||||
| 1892 | #31 | ||||
| 1893 | #34 | ||||
| 1894 | #29 | ||||
| 1895 | #29 | ||||
| 1896 | #28 | ||||
| 1897 | #27 | ||||
| 1898 | #22 | ||||
| 1899 | #24 | ||||
| 1900 | #26 | #30 | |||
| 1901 | #25 | #34 | |||
| 1902 | #23 | #35 | |||
| 1903 | #19 | #39 | |||
| 1904 | #16 | #35 | |||
| 1905 | #16 | #35 | |||
| 1906 | #14 | #39 | |||
| 1907 | #16 | #36 | |||
| 1908 | #14 | #38 | |||
| 1909 | #12 | #39 | |||
| 1910 | #11 | #42 | |||
| 1911 | #10 | #40 | |||
| 1912 | #9 | #38 | |||
| 1913 | #9 | #36 | |||
| 1914 | #9 | #29 | |||
| 1915 | #9 | #29 | |||
| 1916 | #9 | #21 | |||
| 1917 | #9 | #24 | |||
| 1918 | #8 | #29 | |||
| 1919 | #9 | #32 | |||
| 1920 | #9 | #44 | |||
| 1921 | #9 | #35 | |||
| 1922 | #10 | #37 | |||
| 1923 | #10 | #35 | |||
| 1924 | #10 | #36 | |||
| 1925 | #11 | #45 | |||
| 1926 | #10 | #41 | |||
| 1927 | #12 | #31 | |||
| 1928 | #13 | #35 | |||
| 1929 | #16 | #47 | |||
| 1930 | #16 | #43 | |||
| 1931 | #18 | #39 | |||
| 1932 | #19 | #41 | |||
| 1933 | #18 | #46 | |||
| 1934 | #19 | #40 | |||
| 1935 | #19 | #29 | |||
| 1936 | #19 | #35 | |||
| 1937 | #19 | #40 | |||
| 1938 | #23 | #53 | |||
| 1939 | #26 | #33 | |||
| 1940 | #28 | #45 | |||
| 1941 | #31 | #28 | |||
| 1942 | #30 | #33 | |||
| 1943 | #31 | #33 | |||
| 1944 | #33 | #29 | |||
| 1945 | #34 | #30 | |||
| 1946 | #39 | #47 | |||
| 1947 | #39 | #48 | |||
| 1948 | #42 | #48 | |||
| 1949 | #49 | #54 | |||
| 1950 | #51 | #40 | |||
| 1951 | #59 | #54 | |||
| 1952 | #67 | #55 | |||
| 1953 | #72 | #54 | |||
| 1954 | #83 | #53 | |||
| 1955 | #96 | #72 | |||
| 1956 | #107 | #66 | |||
| 1957 | #113 | #70 | |||
| 1958 | #118 | #92 | |||
| 1959 | #124 | #73 | |||
| 1960 | #127 | #70 | |||
| 1961 | #134 | #79 | |||
| 1962 | #143 | #87 | |||
| 1963 | #146 | #105 | |||
| 1964 | #152 | #98 | #38 | ||
| 1965 | #163 | #100 | #43 | ||
| 1966 | #162 | #111 | #54 | ||
| 1967 | #171 | #124 | #46 | ||
| 1968 | #185 | #118 | #58 | ||
| 1969 | #195 | #129 | #74 | ||
| 1970 | #199 | #128 | #72 | ||
| 1971 | #208 | #143 | #79 | ||
| 1972 | #216 | #130 | #82 | ||
| 1973 | #217 | #160 | #90 | ||
| 1974 | #238 | #145 | #96 | ||
| 1975 | #234 | #148 | #112 | ||
| 1976 | #247 | #145 | #94 | ||
| 1977 | #266 | #122 | #124 | ||
| 1978 | #256 | #161 | #116 | ||
| 1979 | #267 | #160 | #116 | ||
| 1980 | #267 | #166 | #110 | ||
| 1981 | #271 | #114 | #116 | ||
| 1982 | #271 | #85 | #112 | ||
| 1983 | #270 | #89 | #144 | ||
| 1984 | #282 | #93 | #128 | ||
| 1985 | #295 | #88 | #125 | ||
| 1986 | #313 | #105 | #139 | ||
| 1987 | #303 | #126 | #136 | ||
| 1988 | #307 | #122 | #139 | ||
| 1989 | #324 | #120 | #143 | ||
| 1990 | #351 | #127 | #151 | ||
| 1991 | #361 | #127 | #172 | #532 | |
| 1992 | #387 | #130 | #174 | #467 | |
| 1993 | #394 | #126 | #225 | #491 | |
| 1994 | #412 | #161 | #160 | #590 | |
| 1995 | #450 | #204 | #232 | #559 | |
| 1996 | #460 | #193 | #265 | #623 | |
| 1997 | #474 | #185 | #195 | #258 | #616 |
| 1998 | #472 | #220 | #197 | #209 | #565 |
| 1999 | #521 | #257 | #247 | #336 | #750 |
| 2000 | #572 | #273 | #222 | #358 | #662 |
| 2001 | #590 | #301 | #279 | #461 | #729 |
| 2002 | #617 | #330 | #168 | #681 | #750 |
| 2003 | #607 | #375 | #340 | #770 | |
| 2004 | #641 | #350 | #244 | #614 | #737 |
| 2005 | #753 | #414 | #628 | #987 | |
| 2006 | #763 | #413 | #265 | #443 | #817 |
| 2007 | #828 | #466 | #374 | #931 | #749 |
| 2008 | #794 | #516 | #322 | #560 | #863 |
| 2009 | #797 | #650 | #278 | #666 | |
| 2010 | #769 | #533 | |||
| 2011 | #782 | #552 | #268 | #664 | |
| 2012 | #763 | #514 | #349 | #613 | |
| 2013 | #690 | #464 | #343 | #863 | |
| 2014 | #603 | #524 | #685 | #524 | |
| 2015 | #513 | #460 | #270 | #684 | #518 |
| 2016 | #447 | #388 | #257 | #321 | |
| 2017 | #437 | #384 | #253 | #602 | #459 |
| 2018 | #442 | #414 | #388 | ||
| 2019 | #438 | #418 | #294 | #914 | #361 |
| 2020 | #418 | #380 | #237 | #518 | |
| 2021 | #393 | #442 | #675 | #405 | |
| 2022 | #419 | #427 | #401 | #465 | |
| 2023 | #405 | #440 | #409 | #910 | #399 |
| 2024 | #375 | #444 | #473 | ||
| 2025 | #318 | #410 | #234 | #686 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Frances
Names Similar to Frances
Nicknames for Frances
- Fran
- Frankie
- Franny
- Fanny
- Frannie
Famous People Named Frances
| Frances McDormand | Renowned actress |
| Frances Perkins | The first female U.S. Cabinet member - Secretary of Labor |
| Frances Hodgson Burnett | Author of "The Secret Garden" |
| Frances Bean Cobain | Visual artist and daughter of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love |
| Frances Burney | English novelist and playwright |
| Frances Arnold | Nobel Prize-winning chemist |
| Frances Willard | American women's suffragist and reformer |
| Frances FitzGerald | Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author |
| Frances E. Allen | Pioneering computer scientist and IBM fellow |
| Frances Goodrich | American playwright and screenwriter |
| Frances Marion | Celebrated screenwriter and director |
| Frances Oldham Kelsey | Canadian pharmacologist and medical officer |
| Frances Cleveland | Former First Lady of the United States |
| Frances Dee | American actress |
| Frances Dove | American singer and actress |
Characters Named Frances
| Frances "Baby" Houseman | Protagonist in the movie "Dirty Dancing" |
| Frances Mayes | Based on a real person, portrayed in the film "Under the Tuscan Sun" |
| Frances "Baby" Cakes | Animated character in "China, IL" |
| Frances Smith | Character in the novel "The Iron Woman" by Margaret Deland |
| Frances "Frankie" Foster | Character in the TV series "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends" |
| Frances Shea | Character in the movie "Legend" |
| Frances Halladay | Character in the film "Frances Ha" |
| Frances "Baby" Lawrence | Character in the film "The Baby-Sitters Club" |
| Frances Stevens | Character in the film "King Kong" |
| Frances O'Connor | Character in the movie "Artificial Intelligence - AI" |
| Frances "Frankie" Stone | Character in the TV series "Grace and Frankie" |
| Frances Clayton | Character in the TV series "Hell on Wheels" |
| Frances Barden | Character in the TV series "The Bletchley Circle" |