Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Francis
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1918
Peak births
6,347
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Francis
How many people are named Francis?
An estimated 91,216 living Americans are named Francis.
How rare is Francis?
Francis is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 769 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 87.9% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Francis?
The median age of a living American named Francis is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 39 and 73 years old.
Is Francis still popular?
Yes. Francis is holding steady, with 769 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Francis most common?
Francis has its strongest geographic signal in Delaware, where it appears 4.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
87.9%
2025
769
All-time
290,490