Francisca
Francisca is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
French or free person.
Origin and history
Francisca is a traditional Latinate feminine name meaning 'French' or 'free person.' It is the feminine form of Franciscus and is widely used across Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian speaking cultures. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady, moderate usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
12,582 babies in the United States have been named Francisca since 1880. It ranks #1435 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1773.
States where it is most popular
- TX (57.6 %)
- CA (25.7 %)
- AZ (7.5 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
- FL (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 75 |
| 1890-1900 | 191 |
| 1900-1910 | 376 |
| 1910-1920 | 803 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,654 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,093 |
| 1940-1950 | 949 |
| 1950-1960 | 975 |
| 1960-1970 | 985 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,293 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,385 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,227 |
| 2000-2010 | 775 |
| 2010-2019 | 473 |
| 2020-2029 | 328 |
Famous people named Francisca
- Francisca Valenzuela: Singer, Songwriter
- Francisca Lachapel: TV Host, Actress
Nicknames
Fran, Franny, Cisca, Chica
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from the Late Latin name for the Franks, which eventually evolved to mean 'free person.'
- While used in the United States, Francisca remains particularly popular in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries.