How Common is the First Name Frances?
We estimate that there are 173,250 people named Frances who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Frances is the 159th most common for women, and the 321st most common overall.
How Old are People Named Frances?
The average person named Frances is 65.72 years old.
Is Frances a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
966 people named Frances were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 318th most popular name for girls, and the 672nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Frances peaked in 1918, when it was the 8th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Frances a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Frances is almost exclusively a female name. 99.2% of people named Frances are female.
Facts About the Name Frances
Popularity of Frances in England
In 2020, Frances was the 352nd most popular name for girls in England and Wales.