Frank vs. Francis: which name is older?
The average Frank is 59 and the average Francis is 57, so Frank is the older name, by about 2 years.
Frank
Francis
When was each name popular?
Both names peaked in 1918.
Which name is more common?
There are about 330,000 Franks and about 110,000 Francises alive in the US, so there are about 3 times as many Franks as Francises.
Boys or girls?
Women make up under 1% of living Franks and 10% of living Francises.
Names the same age as Frank
Names the same age as Francis
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Frank or Francis: questions
Which is older, Frank or Francis?
The average Frank is 59 and the average Francis is 57, so Frank is the older name, by about 2 years.
How old is the average Frank?
The average Frank in the US is 59; half of all living Franks are between 47 and 74.
How old is the average Francis?
The average Francis in the US is 57; half of all living Francises are between 40 and 75.
Which is more common, Frank or Francis?
There are about 330,000 Franks and about 110,000 Francises alive in the US, so there are about 3 times as many Franks as Francises.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this