Cisco
Cisco is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Frenchman, or free man.
Origin and history
Cisco is historically a Spanish short form of Francisco, which ultimately derives from the Late Latin Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman'. In the United States, it is a rare male given name often associated with the classic Western character The Cisco Kid or the technology company Cisco Systems.
Popularity in the United States
836 babies in the United States have been named Cisco since 1880. It ranks #3840 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1845.
States where it is most popular
- CA (97.6 %)
- NM (2.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 186 |
| 2000-2010 | 186 |
| 2010-2019 | 138 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Famous people named Cisco
- Cisco Adler: Musician, Producer
- Cisco Houston: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Cisco originated in the Spanish language as a hypocorism for Francisco.
- The name gained widespread recognition through O. Henry's character The Cisco Kid, featured in books, movies, and radio.