Francois
Francois is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Frenchman or free man.
Origin and history
Francois is the English spelling of the classic French name François, derived from the Late Latin Franciscus. It historical means 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,818 babies in the United States have been named Francois since 1880. It ranks #3005 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1847.
States where it is most popular
- NY (49.8 %)
- CA (39.4 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- IL (3.5 %)
- LA (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 55 |
| 1920-1930 | 96 |
| 1930-1940 | 53 |
| 1940-1950 | 75 |
| 1950-1960 | 142 |
| 1960-1970 | 235 |
| 1970-1980 | 226 |
| 1980-1990 | 282 |
| 1990-2000 | 268 |
| 2000-2010 | 159 |
| 2010-2019 | 147 |
| 2020-2029 | 80 |
Famous people named Francois
- Francois Truffaut: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Francois Pienaar: Rugby Player
Fun facts
- The name evolved from the Medieval Latin word Franciscus, which meant 'belonging to the Franks' or 'free.'
- François was the name of two Kings of France, most notably King François I during the Renaissance.