Francois
MeaningFrenchman · French form of Francis
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,467 in 1961
18 babies were named Francois in the US in 2025. It has climbed 772 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Francois, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Francois would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFrancois first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1961, when it ranked #1,467. Today it's #5,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendFrancois has climbed 772 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningFrancois is a French form of Francis, which means “Frenchman”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Francois
Francois is a boy name of French and Latin origin meaning “Frenchman”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-ois”. US birth records list Francois for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 108 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1961, when it ranked #1,467 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.8 | 113,475 boys |
| 1920s | 8.7 | 114,811 boys |
| 1930s | 5.0 | 200,803 boys |
| 1940s | 4.9 | 204,082 boys |
| 1950s | 7.0 | 143,062 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 81,367 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 73,046 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 65,531 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 73,099 boys |
| 2000s | 8.0 | 125,313 boys |
| 2010s | 7.8 | 128,041 boys |
| 2020s | 7.7 | 129,870 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Francois
What does the name Francois mean?
Francois means “Frenchman” in French, as a form of Francis.
What is the origin of the name Francois?
Francois has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Francois a boy or girl name?
Francois is a boy name.
How popular is the name Francois?
Francois ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1961 (#1,467).