girl name
Frances
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#318 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Frances in the US, 1880–2025
Frances first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1918, when 16,132 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 960.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frances a boy or a girl name?
Frances is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Frances?
In 2025, Frances ranked #318 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Frances most popular?
Frances was most popular in 1918, when about 16,132 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.