Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Frances.
National Rank (2025)
#318
All-Time Peak Rank
#8 (1918)
Total U.S. Births
595,697
Unisex Distribution0.8% Boy / 99.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Frances Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Frances
According to SSA data, Frances achieved its highest historical rank of #8 in 1918. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1918 with 16,132 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 56.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Frances scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+56.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record16,132Births in 1918
Years in Top 100
76yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:9,182
1890s:18,090
1900s:28,499
1910s:105,599
1920s:140,391
1930s:92,117
1940s:85,448
1950s:51,200
1960s:25,001
1970s:11,337
1980s:8,490
1990s:6,068
2000s:3,959
2010s:5,467
2020s:4,849
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesFra-nces
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.
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