Francesca
Francesca is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
From France or free person.
Origin and history
Francesca is an Italian female name derived from Late Latin, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free person'. It has long been a classic name in Italy and has enjoyed steady, moderate popularity in the United States, particularly since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
35,331 babies in the United States have been named Francesca since 1880. It ranks #740 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #369.
States where it is most popular
- NY (19.4 %)
- CA (15.6 %)
- NJ (8.3 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 42 |
| 1910-1920 | 168 |
| 1920-1930 | 171 |
| 1930-1940 | 108 |
| 1940-1950 | 297 |
| 1950-1960 | 989 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,380 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,250 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,095 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,909 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,019 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,875 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,015 |
Famous people named Francesca
- Francesca Capaldi: Actress
- Francesca Battistelli: Singer, Songwriter
- Francesca Annis: Actress
Nicknames
Fran, Franny, Frankie, Cesca
Fun facts
- Francesca da Rimini is a famous historical figure immortalized in Dante's Divine Comedy.
- It developed as the Italian feminine counterpart to the Latin name Franciscus.