Frenchman or free man
Originally a short form of Francis or Francisco, Fran refers to the Germanic tribe of the Franks. The name eventually came to symbolize a 'free man' as the Franks were the only ones in the region not subject to taxation or servitude.
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback
Muppeteer and actress
Lead singer of the band Travis
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).