The nameFrancisca
Francisca is the Spanish and Portuguese feminine of Francis.
- Girl's name
- Spanish and Portuguese
- Feast day
Meaning
Francisca comes from Franciscus, "Frenchman".
Origin
Spanish and Portuguese, from Latin.
History
In the United States Francisca reached 482nd place in 1902.
Popularity of the name Francisca
Francisca in the United States
Francisca was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 1,667 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Francisca. Its rise began around 1890, and it peaked in 1928. Half of all babies named Francisca in the United States were born before 1961, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 54 births a year.
Francisca in France
Francisca was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 525 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Francisca. Half of all babies named Francisca in France were born before 1963, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Francisca
Names from the same generation as Francisca, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Francisca mean?
Francisca comes from Franciscus, "Frenchman".
What is the origin of the name Francisca?
Spanish and Portuguese, from Latin.
Is Francisca a girl's or a boy's name?
Francisca is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Francisca?
In 2024, Francisca was the 2731st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 63 births.
What are the variants of the name Francisca?
Variants and related names of Francisca include Françoise and Franziska.
What are good sibling names for Francisca?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elvira, Dolores, Nicolle and Manuela for a sister, Hernán, Abelardo, Lars and Jacques for a brother.