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
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 90.5 years old
📈 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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