Bianca
Bianca is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
White, fair, or pure.
Origin and history
Bianca is a feminine name of Italian origin meaning white or fair. It gained widespread cultural recognition through Shakespeare's plays, including The Taming of the Shrew and Othello. In the United States, it enjoyed a surge in popularity in the late 20th century and remains a moderately common choice today.
Popularity in the United States
77,564 babies in the United States have been named Bianca since 1880. It ranks #450 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #448.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.2 %)
- TX (14.1 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 89 |
| 1920-1930 | 95 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 73 |
| 1950-1960 | 324 |
| 1960-1970 | 560 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,041 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,462 |
| 1990-2000 | 28,558 |
| 2000-2010 | 18,914 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,293 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,106 |
Famous people named Bianca
- Bianca Jagger: Human Rights Advocate, Actress
- Bianca Andreescu: Tennis Player
- Bianca Lawson: Actress
Nicknames
Bee, Bibi
Fun facts
- William Shakespeare used the name Bianca for prominent characters in both The Taming of the Shrew and Othello.
- Bianca is the Italian counterpart to the French name Blanche and the Spanish name Blanca.