Frances is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #782 in 2011 with 348 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 960 births ranking #318. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 36.0%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 5,054 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.