Frances is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5978 in 1998 with 10 recorded births. This places Frances in the bottom 47% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 10 births ranking #5674. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 191,132 boys born was named Frances. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Frances is a quietly strong classic associated with freedom and the Francis name family. It feels intelligent, grounded, and gently vintage.
The name has long-standing saintly and literary history and now benefits from the return of serious old-fashioned girls' names. Its plainness is part of its distinction.