Baby Names US
boys' name ★ peaked 1992

Francois

Gender Boy Rank 2025 #5,276
Rank 2025
#5,276
among boys · ↑1,303 vs 2024
Babies in 2025
18
named Francois
How common
1 in 94,893
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1992
43 babies
All-time total
1,823
#3,503 all-time among boys
First recorded
1912
in Social Security records

Francois popularity over time

1,823 babies have been named Francois since 1912, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
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BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Girls Boys Total Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – – – –
1890s – – – – – –
1900s – – – – – –
1910s – 55 55 6 – #2,121
1920s – 96 96 10 +75% #2,246
1930s – 53 53 5 -45% #2,315
1940s – 75 75 8 +42% #2,153
1950s – 142 142 14 +89% #1,636
1960s – 235 235 24 +65% #1,474
1970s – 226 226 23 -4% #1,801
1980s 5 282 287 29 +27% #1,766
1990s – 268 268 27 -7% #1,889
2000s – 159 159 16 -41% #3,595
2010s – 147 147 15 -8% #4,772
2020s (to 2025) – 80 80 13 -9% #5,276

The story of Francois

Francois is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,276 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1912, 1,823 American babies have been named Francois. Its peak came in 1992, when 43 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Francois stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Francois?

The median living Francois is about 39 years old; half are between 25 and 55. An estimated 1,500 people named Francois are alive in the United States today.

median 39 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Francois year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 – – 18 #5,276
2024 – – 13 #6,579
2023 – – 12 #7,039
2022 – – 10 #7,949
2021 – – 13 #6,442
2020 – – 14 #6,072
2019 – – 14 #6,205
2018 – – 16 #5,615
2017 – – 15 #5,887
2016 – – 15 #5,875
2015 – – 20 #4,772
2014 – – 16 #5,555
2013 – – 12 #6,745
2012 – – 11 #7,207
2011 – – 17 #5,278
2010 – – 11 #7,235
2009 – – 12 #6,938
2008 – – 17 #5,322
2007 – – 11 #7,253
2006 – – 17 #5,151
2005 – – 17 #4,896
2004 – – 14 #5,584
2003 – – 19 #4,329
2002 – – 24 #3,595
2001 – – 14 #5,217
2000 – – 14 #5,124
1995 – – 23 #3,049
1990 – – 32 #2,231
1985 – – 34 #1,771
1980 – – 25 #2,131
1975 – – 27 #1,803
1970 – – 24 #1,816
1965 – – 23 #1,638
1960 – – 13 #2,356
1955 – – 9 #2,838
1950 – – 10 #2,486
1945 – – 5 #3,483
1940 – – 6 #3,243
1935 – – 7 #3,071
1930 – – 8 #3,122
1925 – – 11 #2,646
1920 – – 9 #3,052
1915 – – 6 #3,559
1910 – – – –
1905 – – – –
1900 – – – –
1895 – – – –
1890 – – – –
1885 – – – –
1880 – – – –

Famous people named Francois

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Francois Pienaar Francois Pienaar South African rugby union player b. 1967 · Contemporary
  2. 2 Francois Botha Francois Botha South African boxer b. 1968 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Francois, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Francois?

The median living Francois is about 39 years old. Half of all living Francoiss are between 25 and 55 years old.

How many people named Francois are alive today?

An estimated 1,500 people named Francois are alive in the United States, based on 1,823 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Francois in 2025?

Francois ranked #5,276 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Francois?

1,823 babies have been named Francois in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Francois most popular?

Francois peaked in 1992, when 43 newborns received the name.

Is Francois a boy or girl name?

Francois is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Francois rising or falling?

Francois has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Francois?

Well-known people named Francois include Francois Pienaar (rugby player), Francois Botha (martial arts).

Names like Francois

Names that sound and feel close to Francois: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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