Frances

Meaning of Frances

Frances means "from France" or "French woman."

Frances has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Frances

Frances is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #318 in 2025 from #573 in 2000.

Notable people named Frances

• Frances McDormand
  Academy Award-winning actress
• Frances Fisher
  Actress (Titanic, Unforgiven)
• Frances Bean Cobain
  Visual artist and model
• Frances O'Connor
  Australian actress
• Frances Hodgson Burnett
  Author (The Secret Garden)

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Questions about the name Frances

What does the name Frances mean?

Frances means frances means "from france" or "french woman.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Frances a boy's or a girl's name?

Frances is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Frances?

In 2025, Frances ranked #318 for girls, up from #379 the year before.

When was Frances most popular?

Frances peaked at #318 in 2025.