How Many People Are Named Francoise?

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

Francoise
Very Rare
French

Françoise means 'free' in French, making it a name rich in history and significance. Only 479 people named Françoise live in the US today, which means 1 in 689,413 Americans have this name, truly setting it apart. The majority of Françoises are over 60, reflecting its older-generation popularity.

~479
Living in US
1 in 689,413
Americans
1967
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Free
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Gracious
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

598,285
Worldwide Bearers
#1,658
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
264,214
🇨🇩 DR Congo
193,494
🇨🇲 Cameroon
29,159
🇷🇼 Rwanda
22,721
🇧🇪 Belgium
13,835
🇭🇹 Haiti
8,622
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
7,976
🇧🇮 Burundi
7,241
🇲🇬 Madagascar
6,348
🇧🇯 Benin
5,931

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
479 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
17
Would be under 30 (3%)
306
Would be 30–60 (49%)
297
Would be over 60 (48%)

All 620 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: 1967

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
47
International
100

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

📜 Francoise Through the Generations

Françoise has seen its peak in 1967 with 29 births, marking a significant moment in the name's journey. Today, the average age of those named Françoise is 63, with a notable split among age groups: 17 under 30, 306 aged 30-60, and 297 over 60. This distribution highlights the name's strong association with older generations, as 48% of Françoises are over 60. its declining trend, Françoise remains a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 28
California 5
Florida 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Francoise's French roots

📄 About the Name Francoise

How Many People Have the Name Francoise?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 479 people in the United States currently share the name Francoise. That works out to roughly 1 in every 689,413 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Francoise a Common or Rare Name?

Francoise 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 Francoise Mean?

Francoise means "free" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Francoise Most Popular?

The name Francoise reached peak popularity in 1967, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Francoise?

Approximately 479 people named Francoise live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 620. That works out to roughly 1 in 689,413 Americans.

Is Francoise a rare name?

Francoise is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 689,413 Americans has this name.

What does the name Francoise mean?

Francoise means "free" and comes from French origins.

Is Francoise more male or female?

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

When was Francoise most popular?

Francoise peaked in 1967 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US479
All-Time Births620
1 in X1 in 689,413
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1967
World Rank#1,658
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.