Francis
fran-sis
US Popularity:863
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Frenchman, Frank; free man
A name found in dozens of languages, Francis is a gender-neutral title from the Late Latin Franciscus, meaning “Frenchman, Frank” and “freeman.” Francisco, Franz, Xisco, and Francesca are just a few examples of well-known names that stem from this Latinate title. Francis owes its popularity to Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian Catholic friar, mystic, and deacon of the late 12th and early 13th centuries. By the 16th century, Francis had taken Britain by storm as the name to call baby. This age-old name has stood the test of time and remains a beloved title today, its gender-neutral stance appealing to the modern era. Baby Francis will undoubtedly wear this name with pride, finding the freedom to express themselves as they wish.
Francis Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Francis is currently #461 on The Bump
Boy:Francis is currently #336 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Francis is currently #272 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Francis is currently #863 in U.S. births
Boy:Francis is currently #949 in U.S. births
Girl:Francis is currently #4739 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#4745
in 2022
- 798
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Online Etymology Dictionary, Francis, August 2023
WordSense, Francis
Britannica, St. Francis of Assisi, Italian saint, September 2023
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