boy name
Francis
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#420 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Francis in the US, 1880–2025
Francis first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1918, when 6,347 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 769.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Francis a boy or a girl name?
Francis is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Francis?
In 2025, Francis ranked #420 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Francis most popular?
Francis was most popular in 1918, when about 6,347 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.