Frances
girl name#318 in 2025Frances entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #8 in 1918, ranks #318 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#318
rank today
#8
peak (1918)
960
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #41 |
| 1890s | #29 |
| 1900s | #18 |
| 1910s | #9 |
| 1920s | #11 |
| 1930s | #20 |
| 1940s | #36 |
| 1950s | #89 |
| 1960s | #158 |
| 1970s | #235 |
| 1980s | #290 |
| 1990s | #428 |
| 2000s | #696 |
| 2010s | #588 |
| 2020s | #388 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Frances has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 187,000 people named Frances are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Frances alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Frances in 2025?
- Frances ranks #318 among US girl names in 2025, with 960 babies given the name.
- When was the name Frances most popular?
- Frances peaked in 1918, reaching #8 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Frances with classmates?
- Frances will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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