Fransico
Fransico is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Free man, or Frenchman.
Origin and history
Fransico is a spelling variant of the classic name Francisco, which derives from the Late Latin name Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman'. Historically rooted in Spanish and Portuguese traditions, this particular spelling often arises as an orthographic variant in U.S. birth records. Though rare in recent years, it remains a recognized variant of a deeply traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
826 babies in the United States have been named Fransico since 1880. It ranks #3850 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51 %)
- TX (45.6 %)
- FL (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 53 |
| 1950-1960 | 134 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 135 |
| 1980-1990 | 150 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 91 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Cisco, Pancho, Chico
Fun facts
- Fransico is a documented orthographic variation of the widely popular name Francisco.
- The root name Franciscus originally indicated someone from France before becoming a popular given name due to Saint Francis.