Francis
Peaked at #29 nationally in 1915, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Francis has been recorded 9% of the time for girls and 91% of the time for boys.
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Francis — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#206
in 1880
Current rank
#2083
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Francis was already at its most popular for girls in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #206), with 55 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2722 (2014) to #2083 (2024) — a 23% improvement.
As of 2024, Francis ranks #2083 nationally for girls, with 92 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,083 | 92 |
| 2023 | #2,023 | 97 |
| 2022 | #2,587 | 68 |
| 2021 | #2,136 | 88 |
| 2020 | #2,290 | 78 |
| 2019 | #2,094 | 90 |
| 2018 | #2,409 | 75 |
| 2017 | #2,343 | 78 |
Francis — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#29
in 1915
Current rank
#450
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Francis reached its peak popularity for boys in 1915, ranking #29 nationally with 5,594 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #480 (2014) to #450 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Francis ranks #450 nationally for boys, with 693 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #450 | 693 |
| 2023 | #456 | 675 |
| 2022 | #461 | 664 |
| 2021 | #467 | 637 |
| 2020 | #482 | 616 |
| 2019 | #484 | 605 |
| 2018 | #480 | 610 |
| 2017 | #458 | 661 |
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 — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Francis most popular?
Francis was most popular in 1915, when it ranked #29 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Francis becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Francis?
At least 319,430 babies have been recorded with the name Francis in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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