From France or free man
Derived from the Late Latin name Franciscus, it originally meant 'the Frenchman'. Over time, it became associated with the Germanic word for 'free', representing a person of free status. It is the feminine form of Francis and has been a staple in English-speaking countries for centuries.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-winning actress
Author of The Secret Garden
First female U.S. Cabinet member
Visual artist and daughter of Kurt Cobain
Protagonist of the film Frances Ha · Frances Ha
Lead character in Dirty Dancing · Dirty Dancing
Emmy-nominated actress
American film and theater actress
