Frances
f-ran-ces,
fr(a)-nces
US Popularity:834
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Frankish, of the Franks; Free man; Truthful, sincere
Frances is a gender-neutral name of Latin and German origin, meaning “of the Franks,” "Frankish," “free man,” and "truthful" or "sincere." Frances, which originated in Britain in the 17th century, is said to be the feminine version of Francis, however, the spelling of Frances sports a unisex appeal. Various versions of Frances have become prevalent across European regions, including the Italian Francesco and Francesca and the French Francois, which offer plenty of options for naming baby!
Common Nicknames for Frances
Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Frances are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Frances?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Frances is currently #772 on The Bump
Boy:Frances is currently #430 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Frances is currently #566 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Frances is currently #834 in U.S. births
Girl:Frances is currently #405 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#405
in 2023
+ 14
from 2022
Sources
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