Frances vs Mary
Frances
Gender: boy
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Free one
Peak: 1918 (1.34%)
Mary
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved, wished-for child
Peak: 1880 (7.24%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Frances | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.62% | 7.24% |
| 1890 | 0.70% | 5.99% |
| 1900 | 0.79% | 5.26% |
| 1910 | 1.06% | 5.44% |
| 1920 | 1.28% | 5.71% |
| 1930 | 0.91% | 5.50% |
| 1940 | 0.73% | 4.76% |
| 1950 | 0.40% | 3.72% |
| 1960 | 0.17% | 2.48% |
| 1970 | 0.09% | 1.05% |
| 1980 | 0.05% | 0.64% |
| 1990 | 0.04% | 0.42% |
| 2000 | 0.02% | 0.31% |
FAQ
Is Frances or Mary more popular?
Mary has historically been more popular. Frances peaked in 1918 while Mary peaked in 1880.
What do Frances and Mary mean?
Frances means "Free one" while Mary means "Beloved, wished-for child".