How Many People Are Named Frances?

599,746

people in the United States are named Frances

1 in 558 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#98

⭐⭐ Common

Population Percentage

0.1790%

Of US population

Peak Year

1918

16,228 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: FRAN-sis
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Feminine form of FRANCIS. The distinction between Francis as a masculine name and Frances as a feminine name did not arise until the 17th century. A notable bearer was Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini (1850-1917), a social worker and the first American to be canonized.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.2%
Male
0.8%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 90.5 years old

Young (<30) 16,760
2.8%
Adult (30–60) 35,400
5.9%
Senior (>60) 547,586
91.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 60,259
Pennsylvania 38,730
Texas 32,741
California 26,354
Illinois 25,586
North Carolina 22,110
Ohio 20,178
Georgia 19,730
Virginia 19,414
New Jersey 17,080

💡 Fun Facts About "Frances"

  • 829 babies were named Frances in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1918
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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