Francesco Boy

Popularity: #764 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationfran-CHEH-sko / /franˈtʃɛsko/

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: Frenchman; Latin: free man

Historical & Cultural Background

Francesco is a popular name in Italy, derived from the Latin name Franciscus. It gained prominence due to Saint Francis of Assisi, a revered figure in Christianity known for his commitment to poverty and nature. The name has been used by various popes, further solidifying its significance in religious contexts. Its popularity has spread beyond Italy, especially in countries with a strong Catholic influence.

Trend Summary

Francesco has seen a steady popularity in the United States, particularly among Italian-American families.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Francesco
  • Franco

International Variants

  • Frances (English)
  • Francois (French)
  • Francesco (Italian)
  • Francesca (Italian)

Famous people named Francesco

Francesco Totti is a retired Italian footballer known for his long career with AS Roma.

Francesco Petrarca was an Italian poet and scholar, often called the father of Humanism.

Francesco Guccini is an Italian singer-songwriter recognized for his influential music and lyrics.

Francesco d'Assisi, also known as Saint Francis of Assisi, was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher.

Fictional characters named Francesco

Francesco is a character in the animated film 'Cars 2' as a race car representing Italy.

Francesco is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed' known for his role in the Renaissance.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Francesco was first seen in the United States in 1906. Francesco has ranked as high as #1217 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Francesco has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Francesco (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 39
33%
FL 13
11%
PA 12
10%
CA 12
10%
MA 10
9%
CT 8
7%
IL 6
5%
TX 6
5%
VA 6
5%
MD 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19066
19075
190813
191010
19119
191228
191336
191436
191536
191628
191739
191830
191934
192023
192130
192226
192322
192419
192515
192623
192712
192815
192917
193020
193116
193210
19336
193411
19359
193610
19378
19387
19399
19426
19435
19466
194715
194815
194919
195018
195113
195226
195335
195431
195531
195633
195739
195836
195920
196028
196133
196238
196343
196452
196553
196648
196762
196870
196975
197088
197180
197278
1973102
1974105
1975119
1976112
1977102
1978106
1979105
1980131
1981108
198292
198391
198496
1985108
1986108
1987113
1988106
1989111
1990151
1991140
1992114
1993136
1994124
1995139
1996131
1997118
1998139
1999145
2000148
2001139
2002148
2003142
2004143
2005161
2006166
2007153
2008127
2009151
2010117
2011138
2012119
2013121
2014144
2015131
2016137
2017120
2018122
2019107
2020134
2021130
2022128
2023147
2024160