The nameFrancesca
Francesca is the Italian form of Frances. It is well liked in Britain.
- Girl's name
- Italian
Meaning
Francesca comes from Franciscus, "Frenchman", the name taken by Saint Francis of Assisi.
Origin
Italian. Francesca da Rimini, the tragic lover of Dante's Inferno, made it famous.
History
In England and Wales Francesca reached 53rd place in 1998. In the United States it had its highest number of births in 2024.
Did you know?
- By winning the French Open in 2010, Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Famous people named Francesca
- Francesca Annis, actress
- Francesca Woodman, photographer
- Francesca Schiavone, tennis player
Popularity of the name Francesca
Francesca in the United States
Francesca was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 7,019 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Francesca. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Francesca in the United States were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 806 births a year.
Francesca in the United Kingdom
Francesca was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 6,778 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Francesca. Half of all babies named Francesca in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 470 births a year on average, against 575 in the five years before.
Francesca in France
Francesca in Switzerland
Sibling names for Francesca
Names from the same generation as Francesca, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Francesca mean?
Francesca comes from Franciscus, "Frenchman", the name taken by Saint Francis of Assisi.
What is the origin of the name Francesca?
Italian. Francesca da Rimini, the tragic lover of Dante's Inferno, made it famous.
Is Francesca a girl's or a boy's name?
Francesca is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Francesca?
In 2024, Francesca was the 314th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 975 births.
What are good sibling names for Francesca?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sylvia, Miriam, Talia and Eileen for a sister, Frederick, Hugo, Angelo and Simon for a brother.
Who are famous people named Francesca?
Francesca Annis, actress; Francesca Woodman, photographer; Francesca Schiavone, tennis player.