Frances is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #11112 in 2025 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 10 births ranking #5674. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 284,679 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.