Fran
girl nameFran entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #592 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#592
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3040 |
| 1920s | #2962 |
| 1930s | #1878 |
| 1940s | #740 |
| 1950s | #737 |
| 1960s | #1086 |
| 1970s | #3098 |
| 1980s | #6844 |
| 1990s | #11509 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
Living bearers
About 3,700 people named Fran are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fran alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fran in 2025?
- Fran is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Fran most popular?
- Fran peaked in 1960, reaching #592 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Fran with classmates?
- Fran will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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