Francisco
Francisco is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Frenchman or free man.
Origin and history
Francisco is a classic Spanish name derived from the Late Latin Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. It has a long history of usage in European and Latin American cultures, often associated with Saint Francis of Assisi. In the United States, it has maintained steady popularity for well over a century, consistently appearing as a well-known masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
142,192 babies in the United States have been named Francisco since 1880. It ranks #238 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #302.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.7 %)
- TX (26.6 %)
- AZ (6.4 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 215 |
| 1890-1900 | 227 |
| 1900-1910 | 427 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,643 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,281 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,331 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,164 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,319 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,583 |
| 1970-1980 | 14,642 |
| 1980-1990 | 20,082 |
| 1990-2000 | 28,722 |
| 2000-2010 | 26,520 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,283 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,753 |
Famous people named Francisco
- Francisco Goya: Painter, Artist
- Francisco Lindor: Baseball Player, Athlete
- Francisco Pizarro: Explorer, Conquistador
Nicknames
Cisco, Fran, Frankie, Chico
Fun facts
- The name expanded rapidly across Christendom due to the reverence for Saint Francis of Assisi in the 13th century.
- The name shares roots with major global entities and places, including the city of San Francisco, California.