Why Frances Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Frances” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Frances” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Secnarf.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Sfeacnr.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Frances

The true meaning of ‘Frances’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Frances is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Frances, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You are a nurturing person – a good host, responsible, generous, and very easy to get along with others. You thrive at helping and taking other people’s pain. Try not to meddle with the affairs of others especially if you’re not welcome. Don’t let the problems of other people drag you down.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Frances Popular?

“Frances” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Florida as reported in the 1970 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 66 babies in Florida have the same name as you in 1970. A total of 1,646 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1918 with a total of 16,131 babies. That’s a lot of baby Franceses.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Frances” was recorded 598,903 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Franceses to occupy the country of Cabo Verde with an estimated population of 598,682.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 621 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #42 nationwide and was registered 605 times as a baby girl’s name. Frances became a popular girl’s name in the state of New Mexico in the year 1911. It ranked #3 with 27 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1918 in the state of New York with 1,894 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of South Carolina for 64 years from 1910 to 1976 (may not be consecutive).

For the past five decades (1974 to 2023), the name “Frances” was recorded 33,344 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Frances, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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