Boy nameCurrently #450 in the USSteady
Francis
//ˈfɹænsəs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19187 lettersStarts with F
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Francis's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Francis's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Francis |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 399 |
| 1881 | 306 |
| 1882 | 381 |
| 1883 | 339 |
| 1884 | 396 |
| 1885 | 385 |
| 1886 | 425 |
| 1887 | 409 |
| 1888 | 441 |
| 1889 | 434 |
| 1890 | 464 |
| 1891 | 421 |
| 1892 | 535 |
| 1893 | 525 |
| 1894 | 531 |
| 1895 | 606 |
| 1896 | 665 |
| 1897 | 611 |
| 1898 | 665 |
| 1899 | 602 |
| 1900 | 811 |
| 1901 | 669 |
| 1902 | 737 |
| 1903 | 774 |
| 1904 | 808 |
| 1905 | 834 |
| 1906 | 876 |
| 1907 | 879 |
| 1908 | 1,019 |
| 1909 | 1,043 |
| 1910 | 1,227 |
| 1911 | 1,545 |
| 1912 | 2,789 |
| 1913 | 3,504 |
| 1914 | 4,286 |
| 1915 | 6,097 |
| 1916 | 6,171 |
| 1917 | 6,428 |
| 1918 | 7,000 |
| 1919 | 6,399 |
| 1920 | 6,894 |
| 1921 | 6,954 |
| 1922 | 6,754 |
| 1923 | 6,709 |
| 1924 | 6,777 |
| 1925 | 6,638 |
| 1926 | 6,441 |
| 1927 | 6,209 |
| 1928 | 6,087 |
| 1929 | 5,743 |
| 1930 | 5,457 |
| 1931 | 5,108 |
| 1932 | 4,787 |
| 1933 | 4,459 |
| 1934 | 4,361 |
| 1935 | 4,275 |
| 1936 | 4,195 |
| 1937 | 4,042 |
| 1938 | 4,256 |
| 1939 | 4,020 |
| 1940 | 3,924 |
| 1941 | 4,056 |
| 1942 | 4,592 |
| 1943 | 4,380 |
| 1944 | 3,967 |
| 1945 | 3,694 |
| 1946 | 4,268 |
| 1947 | 4,504 |
| 1948 | 4,478 |
| 1949 | 4,538 |
| 1950 | 4,336 |
| 1951 | 4,433 |
| 1952 | 4,229 |
| 1953 | 4,088 |
| 1954 | 3,914 |
| 1955 | 3,641 |
| 1956 | 3,479 |
| 1957 | 3,136 |
| 1958 | 2,792 |
| 1959 | 2,831 |
| 1960 | 2,612 |
| 1961 | 2,547 |
| 1962 | 2,470 |
| 1963 | 2,326 |
| 1964 | 2,201 |
| 1965 | 1,938 |
| 1966 | 1,820 |
| 1967 | 1,705 |
| 1968 | 1,639 |
| 1969 | 1,574 |
| 1970 | 1,528 |
| 1971 | 1,340 |
| 1972 | 1,109 |
| 1973 | 1,094 |
| 1974 | 1,001 |
| 1975 | 1,092 |
| 1976 | 966 |
| 1977 | 1,040 |
| 1978 | 1,075 |
| 1979 | 1,050 |
| 1980 | 1,075 |
| 1981 | 1,127 |
| 1982 | 1,132 |
| 1983 | 1,078 |
| 1984 | 1,027 |
| 1985 | 1,073 |
| 1986 | 1,050 |
| 1987 | 1,115 |
| 1988 | 1,097 |
| 1989 | 1,064 |
| 1990 | 1,076 |
| 1991 | 986 |
| 1992 | 947 |
| 1993 | 890 |
| 1994 | 860 |
| 1995 | 858 |
| 1996 | 743 |
| 1997 | 740 |
| 1998 | 701 |
| 1999 | 659 |
| 2000 | 675 |
| 2001 | 640 |
| 2002 | 562 |
| 2003 | 548 |
| 2004 | 527 |
| 2005 | 527 |
| 2006 | 512 |
| 2007 | 478 |
| 2008 | 440 |
| 2009 | 413 |
| 2010 | 403 |
| 2011 | 439 |
| 2012 | 474 |
| 2013 | 596 |
| 2014 | 657 |
| 2015 | 686 |
| 2016 | 719 |
| 2017 | 739 |
| 2018 | 685 |
| 2019 | 695 |
| 2020 | 694 |
| 2021 | 725 |
| 2022 | 732 |
| 2023 | 772 |
| 2024 | 785 |
Francis through the decades
- Francis peaked in 1918, when 7,000 babies were named Francis in the US.
- The 1920s were Francis's strongest decade, averaging 6,521 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Francis has risen 46% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Francis currently ranks #450 in the US and is holding steady.