Blanca
Blanca is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
White, fair, or pure.
Origin and history
Blanca is a traditional Spanish name derived from Late Latin and Germanic roots meaning white or fair. It has a long history of usage in Spanish-speaking cultures and has been consistently used in the United States since records began. Today, it remains a classic, recognizable name with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
25,527 babies in the United States have been named Blanca since 1880. It ranks #911 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1485.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.8 %)
- TX (36.2 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- AZ (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 58 |
| 1920-1930 | 160 |
| 1930-1940 | 270 |
| 1940-1950 | 533 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,574 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,891 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,204 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,565 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,186 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,205 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,261 |
| 2020-2029 | 620 |
Famous people named Blanca
- Blanca Soto: Actress, Model
- Blanca Suárez: Actress
Nicknames
Blanquita
Fun facts
- The name was borne by several medieval queens and noblewomen, including Blanche of Castile, known as Blanca de Castilla in Spanish.
- Derived from the Late Latin blancus, which entered Romance languages from a Germanic word for bright or shining.