The nameFranziska

Franziska is a German girl's name, a form of Frances. It is very popular in Austria.

Meaning

Franziska comes from the Latin franciscus, "Frankish, French".

Origin

German, of Latin origin.

History

The name peaked in Austria in the mid 2010s. In France, Françoise is preferred.

Popularity of the name Franziska

Franziska in Austria

58thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
2016peak year (218 births)
6,384babies named Franziska in Austria since 1984
0109218 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Franziska was most popular in Austria in the 2010s, with 1,831 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Franziska. Half of all babies named Franziska in Austria were born before 2007, 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 164 births a year.

Variants and related names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Franziska mean?

Franziska comes from the Latin franciscus, "Frankish, French".

What is the origin of the name Franziska?

German, of Latin origin.

Is Franziska a girl's or a boy's name?

Franziska is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Franziska?

Variants and related names of Franziska include Francisca and Françoise.