How Many People Are Named Francine?

Complete statistics for the name Francine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Francine
Very Rare
French

Francine is a French feminine form of Frances, meaning 'free one,' and it's a genuinely rare find today. Only about 27,684 people named Francine are estimated to be living in the US right now, making it a 1 in 11,920 kind of name. The striking part? The vast majority of them are over 60, so if you meet a Francine, there's a good chance she remembers the 1950s firsthand.

~27,684
Living in US
1 in 11,920
Americans
1951
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Free one, from Frances
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Elegant Warm Independent Graceful
7
Life Path Number

Life path number 7 is traditionally associated with deep thinking, introspection, and a strong inner life. People connected to 7 are often seen as truth-seekers who value wisdom and quiet reflection over the noise of the crowd.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

34,621
Worldwide Bearers
#1,817
Global Rank
🇨🇲 Cameroon
8,591
🇨🇭 Switzerland
5,087
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
3,121
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2,871
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
2,717
🇹🇩 Chad
1,977
🇭🇹 Haiti
1,829
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
916
🇦🇺 Australia
862
🇵🇭 Philippines
641

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9 (0%)
♀ Female
27,675 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 67
1,709
Would be under 30 (5%)
8,656
Would be 30–60 (24%)
26,008
Would be over 60 (72%)

All 36,373 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1951

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Francine Through the Generations

Francine had its moment squarely in mid-century America, peaking in 1951 with 1,143 births in a single year. All-time US births sit at 36,373, and with around 27,684 estimated living today, the gap isn't enormous, which makes sense given the average age is 67. These aren't names lost to history, they're names carried by people very much still here. The age breakdown tells the real story: 26,008 of living Francines are over 60, and just 1,709 are under 30. That's a lopsided split that confirms this is firmly an older-generation name. What's a little surprising is that the trend is currently listed as rising, a quiet nudge upward that suggests some parents are rediscovering it as a vintage choice worth reviving.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 9,089
California 3,852
Pennsylvania 2,542
Illinois 2,144
New Jersey 2,060
Ohio 1,295
Michigan 1,010
Massachusetts 984
Texas 862
Florida 578

✨ Similar Names to Francine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Francine's French roots

📄 About the Name Francine

How Many People Have the Name Francine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 27,684 people in the United States currently share the name Francine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,920 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Francine a Common or Rare Name?

Francine is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Francine Mean?

Francine means "Free one, from Frances" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Francine in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Francine Most Popular?

The name Francine reached peak popularity in 1951, with 1,143 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Francine?

Approximately 27,684 people named Francine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 36,373. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,920 Americans.

Is Francine a rare name?

Francine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,920 Americans has this name.

What does the name Francine mean?

Francine means "Free one, from Frances" and comes from French origins.

Is Francine more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Francine are male and 100% are female.

When was Francine most popular?

Francine peaked in 1951 with 1,143 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US27,684
All-Time Births36,373
1 in X1 in 11,920
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1951
World Rank#1,817
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.