Francis
About Francis
While Francis in this spelling is more commonly used for boys in English-speaking countries, it has a long tradition as a feminine name as well, especially in Catholic families. About ten percent of the baby girls given this name use the Francis spelling. With its classic religious associations, particularly to St. Francis of Assisi, the name carries connotations of humility, generosity, and connection to nature.
Pronounced FRAN-sis.
As of October 2026, Francis ranked #1685 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #206 in 1880.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,722 | 64 | 35.8 |
| 2015 | #2,752 | 64 | 35.9 |
| 2016 | #2,328 | 81 | 45.7 |
| 2017 | #2,343 | 78 | 45.2 |
| 2018 | #2,409 | 75 | 44.1 |
| 2019 | #2,094 | 90 | 53.6 |
| 2020 | #2,290 | 78 | 48.3 |
| 2021 | #2,136 | 88 | 53.6 |
| 2022 | #2,587 | 68 | 41.5 |
| 2023 | #2,023 | 97 | 60.5 |
| 2024 | #2,083 | 92 | 56.8 |
| 2025 | #1,685 | 122 | 75.9 |
World rankings
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