Francine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Francine is a name with Latin roots, meaning 'free woman'. It evolved from the Latin 'Franciscus' and has seen historical usage primarily in the 19th century. The name is associated with elegance and charm and has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Francine is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Francine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Francine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6502nd out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 902nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 393rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 272nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 479th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1064th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2877th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2592nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Francine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Francine"
Pronunciation
/frænˈsiːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Francine is derived from the Latin name 'Franciscus', which means 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. It is a diminutive form of the name Francis.
Meaning
free woman
Language Evolution
Franciscus, Francine
Historical Usage
The name Francine gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in French-speaking countries, and has since spread to other cultures and languages.
Variants & Derivatives
Frances, Francesca, Frankie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Francine is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and charm.
Famous People
Francine Rivers, Francine Pascal, Francine Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Francine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Francine"
"Francine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6502nd of 7552 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 902nd of 9107 | 1,136 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 393rd of 9204 | 5,403 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 272nd of 12526 | 18,761 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 479th of 19264 | 6,777 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1064th of 27321 | 2,568 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2877th of 35406 | 894 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2592nd of 30306 | 815 |
Regional Popularity of "Francine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Francine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
51.77% 733rd/1416 |
39.59% 546th/1379 |
57.78% 1367th/2366 |
67.25% 768th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
27.88% 431st/1546 |
13.62% 212th/1556 |
32.00% 753rd/2353 |
26.63% 412th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
14.37% 320th/2227 |
6.87% 167th/2430 |
14.55% 415th/2853 |
11.71% 325th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.34% 568th/2937 |
8.96% 312th/3483 |
19.41% 683rd/3518 |
10.73% 434th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.39% 1599th/3685 |
17.36% 777th/4475 |
31.84% 1654th/5194 |
11.22% 709th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
85.27% 3907th/4582 |
45.86% 2368th/5164 |
53.52% 3914th/7313 |
25.12% 1875th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.96% 2110th/3984 |
53.49% 2400th/4487 |
63.52% 4333rd/6822 |
35.47% 2226th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Francine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Francine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.