The nameFrancisco
Francisco is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "Frenchman". The Spanish and Portuguese form of Francis, it is a great classic.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Francisco comes from the Italian Francesco, "Frenchman", the nickname given to Saint Francis of Assisi.
Origin
Latin, through Spanish. San Francisco, in California, is named after Saint Francis.
History
Francisco is common in Spain, Portugal and Latin America. Francisco de Goya, the painter, is a famous bearer. It reached the American top 120.
Famous people named Francisco
- Francisco de Goya, painter
- Francisco Pizarro, conquistador
- Francisco Franco, dictator
Popularity of the name Francisco
Francisco in the United States
Francisco was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 28,950 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Francisco. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Francisco in the United States were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,135 births a year on average, against 1,375 in the five years before.
Francisco in the United Kingdom
Francisco was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 282 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Francisco. Half of all babies named Francisco in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 32 births a year.
Francisco in France
Francisco in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Francisco
Names from the same generation as Francisco, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Francisco mean?
Francisco comes from the Italian Francesco, "Frenchman", the nickname given to Saint Francis of Assisi.
What is the origin of the name Francisco?
Latin, through Spanish. San Francisco, in California, is named after Saint Francis.
Is Francisco a girl's or a boy's name?
Francisco is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Francisco?
In 2024, Francisco was the 307th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,104 births.
What are the variants of the name Francisco?
Variants and related names of Francisco include Paco.
What are good sibling names for Francisco?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Veronica, Diana, Priscilla and Julia for a sister, Marco, Sergio, Paul and Mario for a brother.
Who are famous people named Francisco?
Francisco de Goya, painter; Francisco Pizarro, conquistador; Francisco Franco, dictator.