Frances
Peaked at #8 nationally in 1918, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Frances has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Frances — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#8
in 1918
Current rank
#379
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Frances reached its peak popularity for girls in 1918, ranking #8 nationally with 16,131 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #603 (2014) to #379 (2024) — a 37% improvement.
As of 2024, Frances ranks #379 nationally for girls, with 821 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #379 | 821 |
| 2023 | #405 | 760 |
| 2022 | #419 | 755 |
| 2021 | #392 | 801 |
| 2020 | #418 | 744 |
| 2019 | #438 | 718 |
| 2018 | #442 | 723 |
| 2017 | #437 | 730 |
Frances — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#376
in 1901
Current rank
#9247
in 2024
Years tracked
138
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Frances reached its peak popularity for boys in 1901, ranking #376 nationally with 25 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 11 years of data, its rank has climbed from #11181 (2013) to #9247 (2024) — a 17% improvement.
As of 2024, Frances ranks #9247 nationally for boys, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,247 | 8 |
| 2021 | #8,382 | 9 |
| 2020 | #7,699 | 10 |
| 2019 | #12,768 | 5 |
| 2017 | #12,895 | 5 |
| 2016 | #12,839 | 5 |
| 2015 | #11,130 | 6 |
| 2013 | #11,181 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Frances most popular?
Frances was most popular in 1918, when it ranked #8 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Frances becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Frances?
At least 599,746 babies have been recorded with the name Frances in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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