Total births
623
Girls' name · since 1912
Francena
Francena has 623 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1948 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 623
- total births
- 1912–1976
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Francena sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 623 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Francena recorded 623 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1976.
- 623 total births
- 1912–1976 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
623 girls have been named Francena since 1912, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1976.
- 623
- total births
- 1912–1976
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Francena was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
23 babies were named Francena in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Francena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Francena's SSA record in two at 1942 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1948 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Francena at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Francena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1976
- Peak year (1948)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Francena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Francena's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Francena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 48
1910s
48 births
- 1920s
1920s
102 births
- 1930s
1930s
110 births
- 1940s
1940s
151 births
- 1950s
1950s
137 births
- 1960s
1960s
61 births
- 1970s 14
1970s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 151 births (24% of all-time use).
How Francena compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Francena's total volume
Francena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Francena by state
Where Francena concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 180 | 28.9% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
South Carolina share of Francena's total US births 28.9%
Even split
180 of 623 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Francena? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 623 babies named Francena. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1948, with 23 births.
When was Francena most popular? ▼
Francena was most popular in the 1940s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Francena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Francena are South Carolina (180 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Francena been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Francena since 1912 -- 65 years through the most recent 1976 data.
What names are similar to Francena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Frances, Frankie, Francine, Francesca, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Francena's data
- Francena's decade-level peak was the 1940s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Francenas (180 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Francena
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Francena: Baby Name Since 1912 - 623 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/francena. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Francena draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.