Francis
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Frenchman; Free Man
Background: The name Francis originates from the Latin name 'Francescus,' meaning 'Frenchman' or 'Free Man.' This name was popularized by Saint Francis of Assisi, and it has been used in various forms across Italian and French cultures.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#127
Total births
319,430
Most popular decade
1910s
(136,338 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+30 ranks)
Years in Top 100
76
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
90.7% male
9.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 344
- First year rank
- #50
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 6,347
- Peak rank
- #30
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 693
- Recent rank
- #450
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 55
- First year rank
- #206
- Peak year
- 1919
- Peak year births
- 673
- Peak rank
- #247
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 92
- Recent rank
- #2,078
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).