Frances is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #181 in 1997 with 242 recorded births. This places Frances in the top 4% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 274 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 11.7%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 1,211 girls born was named Frances. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.