Francine
Francine is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Free person or Frenchman.
Origin and history
Francine is a French feminine name derived from Françoise, ultimately rooted in the Late Latin name Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free person'. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as an elegant, classic choice. Today, it is used less frequently, giving it a vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
36,470 babies in the United States have been named Francine since 1880. It ranks #728 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1602.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.8 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- NJ (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 75 |
| 1910-1920 | 345 |
| 1920-1930 | 933 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,125 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,225 |
| 1950-1960 | 10,203 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,596 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,382 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,943 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,068 |
| 2000-2010 | 526 |
| 2010-2019 | 549 |
| 2020-2029 | 500 |
Famous people named Francine
- Francine Prose: Author, Novelist
- Francine Pascal: Author, Novelist
- Francine Niyonsaba: Athlete, Runner
Nicknames
Fran, Frannie, Franny
Fun facts
- Francine developed in France as an endearing elaboration of the name Françoise.
- The name experienced its highest levels of adoption in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.