Francis

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At a glance

Francis is the #1152 dog name in our records. About 1 in 7,554 dogs is called Francis, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Francis?

#1,152dog name of 19,856
1 in 7,554dogs
127dogs in the records
#384cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 35%Boys 60%Not recorded 5%

37% girls · 63% boys among 120 dogs with a recorded sex

Francis over the years

Rising
01.63.32013: 1.5, 2014: 2.6, 2015: 1.3, 2016: 2.3, 2017: 1.3, 2018: 0.6, 2019: 1.5, 2020: 0.7, 2021: 1.3, 2022: 0.3, 2023: 2.8, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Francis per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Francis

Questions

Is Francis a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (37% female).

How popular is Francis for dogs?

Francis is the #1,152 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 127 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Francis?

Francis is said in 2 syllables: Fran·cis. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Francis?

Frances, Frincess and Frankie sound similar.

What breeds are often named Francis?

Labrador Retrievers, Poodles and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Francis.

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