Francois Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationfran-SWA / fʁɑ̃.swaFrench; Latin
Meaning
French: Free man; Latin: From France
Historical & Cultural Background
Francois is a French name derived from the Latin 'Franciscus', meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. It has been a popular name in France since the Middle Ages. The name is often associated with Saint Francis of Assisi, who was known for his humility and love for nature. In modern times, Francois remains a common name in French-speaking countries and has cultural significance in literature and history.
Trend Summary
Francois has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in French-speaking communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- François
- Francois
International Variants
- Francesco (Italian)
- Francisco (Spanish)
- Franz (German)
- Franco (Italian)
Famous people named Francois
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Fictional characters named Francois
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Francois was first seen in the United States in 1912. Francois has ranked as high as #1198 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Illinois, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Francois has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Francois (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1964 | 28 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 13 |