Fran Name Popularity and Statistics
Fran is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Fran?
Fran is spelled F-R-A-N. The name has 4 letters.
Fran Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,695
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage rose 80 places to #10,695 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Fran Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1982 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 6 | #10,695 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7 | #9,664 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2003 | Boys | 8 | #7,831 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 1998 | Boys | 5 | #9,631 |
| 1997 | Boys | 6 | #8,110 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1994 | Boys | 5 | #8,800 |
| 1993 | Boys | 6 | #7,638 |
| 1991 | Girls | 6 | #11,509 |
| 1990 | Boys | 5 | #8,117 |
| 1988 | Boys | 7 | #5,751 |
| 1987 | Girls | 6 | #9,825 |
| 1986 | Girls | 6 | #9,545 |
| 1986 | Boys | 9 | #4,457 |
| 1985 | Girls | 7 | #8,318 |
| 1984 | Girls | 15 | #4,737 |
| 1983 | Girls | 7 | #8,047 |
| 1983 | Boys | 5 | #6,238 |
| 1982 | Girls | 13 | #5,209 |
When Was Fran Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1960 · Girls
280 recorded births
National rank #592
1959 · Girls
270 recorded births
National rank #604
1961 · Girls
247 recorded births
National rank #651
1958 · Girls
210 recorded births
National rank #682
Where Fran Ranked Highest in 1984
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SC | #496 | 5 |