Francene Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationFRAN-seen / /frænˈsiːn/Latin; French
Meaning
Latin: free one; French: a diminutive of Frances
Historical & Cultural Background
Francene is derived from the name Frances, which has Latin roots meaning 'free one'. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. It reflects a feminine form of the masculine name Francis, which was borne by several saints. Francene has been used in various cultures, often associated with qualities of independence and strength.
Trend Summary
Francene has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Frances
- Francisca
International Variants
- Francesca (Italian)
- Franziska (German)
Famous people named Francene
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Fictional characters named Francene
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Francene was first seen in the United States in 1914. Francene has ranked as high as #932 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Francene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Francene (1964)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 9 | |
NY | 8 | |
PA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1914 | 5 |
1916 | 6 |
1918 | 9 |
1919 | 8 |
1924 | 6 |
1925 | 8 |
1926 | 10 |
1927 | 5 |
1928 | 8 |
1929 | 6 |
1930 | 11 |
1932 | 10 |
1933 | 8 |
1934 | 18 |
1935 | 19 |
1936 | 16 |
1937 | 7 |
1938 | 23 |
1939 | 17 |
1940 | 14 |
1941 | 21 |
1942 | 20 |
1943 | 25 |
1944 | 39 |
1945 | 40 |
1946 | 56 |
1947 | 69 |
1948 | 65 |
1949 | 66 |
1950 | 76 |
1951 | 50 |
1952 | 59 |
1953 | 51 |
1954 | 43 |
1955 | 48 |
1956 | 58 |
1957 | 36 |
1958 | 68 |
1959 | 44 |
1960 | 45 |
1961 | 47 |
1962 | 43 |
1963 | 43 |
1964 | 63 |
1965 | 38 |
1966 | 29 |
1967 | 23 |
1968 | 23 |
1969 | 19 |
1970 | 30 |
1971 | 15 |
1972 | 18 |
1973 | 7 |
1974 | 17 |
1975 | 12 |
1976 | 10 |
1977 | 12 |
1978 | 7 |
1979 | 7 |
1980 | 6 |
1981 | 6 |
1982 | 12 |
1984 | 7 |
1985 | 5 |
1987 | 5 |
1989 | 5 |
1991 | 6 |
1994 | 6 |
2000 | 5 |
2003 | 5 |