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Frances

male

Meaning

"From France; Free"

Feminine form of Francis, derived from Latin relating to the Franks or France, it has long-standing use in English and European contexts.

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Popularity History of Frances

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#9247Ranked in 2024

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Frances was nationally ranked in 2024.

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entered the rankings in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Frances Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Frances

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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