Fran
Fran: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /fษนรฆn/
Meaning and origin of Fran
- A diminutive of the female given names Frances and Francine.
- A diminutive of the male given name Francis.
Etymology
Shortening.
How popular is Fran?
Since 1880, 4,965 girls and 374 boys in the U.S. have been named Fran (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #593 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #1790 in 1958. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Fran
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Sibling name ideas for Fran
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Fran FAQ
What does the name Fran mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Frances and Francine. A diminutive of the male given name Francis. Shortening.
How popular is the name Fran?
Since 1880, 4,965 girls and 374 boys in the U.S. have been named Fran (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #593 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #1790 in 1958. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Fran a boy or girl name?
Fran is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,965 girls and 374 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.