Frances is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #379 in 2025 with 112 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 274 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 59.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,261 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.