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How Many People Are Named Francis?
Estimated people named Francis living in the U.S. today
119,374
Gender distribution
91% male · 9% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 319,430
- Peak year: 1918 (7,000 births)
- Estimated living today: 119,374
Francis by age group — who carries the name today?
Francis popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Francis
Francis has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 319,430 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 119,374 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,863 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Franciss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Francis in the US?
An estimated 119,374 people named Francis are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Francis uncommon — about 1 in 2,863 Americans.
Is Francis a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Francis is 91% male and 9% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Francis most popular?
Francis peaked in 1918, when 7,000 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Francis?
Francis ranks #461 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).