Franceska Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationfran-CES-ka / frænˈtʃɛs.kəItalian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: free one; Latin: from France
Historical & Cultural Background
Franceska is a feminine form of the name Francesco, which is derived from the Latin 'Franciscus', meaning 'Frenchman'. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities. It has historical ties to Saint Francis of Assisi, a significant figure in Christianity. The name has also been embraced in various forms across different languages.
Trend Summary
Franceska has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Italian-American families.
Similar Names
Variants
- Francesca
- Franceska
International Variants
- Francesca (Italian)
- Franceska (Slavic)
Famous people named Franceska
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Fictional characters named Franceska
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Franceska was first seen in the United States in 1978. Franceska has ranked as high as #1249 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Franceska has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Franceska (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |