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Frances
GirlMeaning of Frances: Latin: 'free man'
Frances is a girl's name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 322nd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 425th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#322
966 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#425
101 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
600,721
First recorded 1880 · peak 1918
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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