Is Francoise a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Francoise is commonly used as a Girl name.

How do you pronounce Francoise?

fran-SWAHZ · IPA: /fʁɑ̃.swa/

Francoise Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationfran-SWAHZ / fʁɑ̃.swa

French

Meaning

French: free one

Historical & Cultural Background

Francoise is a feminine form of the name François, which has roots in the Latin name Franciscus. It has been used in France since the Middle Ages and is associated with Saint Francis of Assisi. The name has been popular in French-speaking countries and has cultural significance in literature and art.

Trend Summary

Francoise has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.

Variants

Françoise
Francoisette

International Variants

Francesca (Italian)
Franziska (German)
Francisca (Spanish)

Famous people named Francoise

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Fictional characters named Francoise

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Sibling Suggestions

Juliette Cécile Amélie Lucie Sophie Claire

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Francoise was first seen in the United States in 1917. Francoise has ranked as high as #1059 nationally, which occurred in 1967, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Francoise has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Francoise (1983)

State	Births	Share
FL	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1917	5
1919	8
1920	7
1921	6
1922	5
1923	5
1924	6
1925	10
1927	5
1928	6
1932	5
1933	6
1937	5
1938	7
1939	7
1942	6
1943	5
1944	11
1945	5
1947	15
1948	10
1949	5
1950	8
1951	5
1953	7
1954	7
1955	8
1956	7
1957	7
1958	11
1959	14
1960	11
1961	8
1962	14
1963	22
1964	11
1965	7
1966	14
1967	29
1968	11
1969	12
1970	13
1971	17
1972	11
1973	11
1974	18
1975	12
1976	11
1977	10
1978	11
1979	13
1980	10
1981	15
1982	5
1983	12
1984	8
1985	6
1986	5
1987	10
1988	8
1989	7
1990	5
1991	11
1992	5
1993	6
2005	7
2021	5
2023	5