Francisco Boy

Popularity: #290 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Spanish; Portuguese; Latin

Meaning

Spanish: Free man; Portuguese: Free man; Latin: Franciscus (Frenchman)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Francisco is derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man.' It became popular in the Middle Ages, particularly due to Saint Francis of Assisi, who founded the Franciscan order. The name has been widely used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, often associated with nobility and religious figures. Its popularity has persisted through centuries, reflecting cultural and religious significance.

Trend Summary

Francisco has maintained a steady level of popularity in the United States, often ranking within the top 200 names for boys.

Similar Names

Franco, Francis, Francesca, Franklin, Frederick, Fabian, Ferdinand

Variants

  • Francesco
  • Francisco
  • Frank

International Variants

  • Francesco (Italian)
  • François (French)
  • Franz (German)
  • Francis (English)

Famous people named Francisco

Francisco Goya was a Spanish painter and printmaker known for his influential works in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Francisco de Quevedo was a prominent Spanish writer and poet of the Golden Age, recognized for his satirical and philosophical works.

Francisco Franco was a Spanish general and dictator who ruled Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975.

Francisco Lindor is a Puerto Rican professional baseball player known for his skills as a shortstop in Major League Baseball.

Fictional characters named Francisco

Francisco d'Anconia is a character in Ayn Rand's novel 'Atlas Shrugged,' known for his role as a wealthy industrialist.

Francisco is a character in the animated film 'The Book of Life,' representing a traditional Mexican cultural figure.

Sibling Suggestions

FernandoFelipeIsabellaGabrielSofiaLucia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Francisco was first seen in the United States in 1880. Francisco has ranked as high as #226 nationally which occurred in 1993 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Francisco has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Francisco (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 245
24%
TX 242
23%
AZ 66
6%
FL 59
6%
IL 41
4%
NY 33
3%
NC 25
2%
WA 22
2%
OR 20
2%
GA 19
2%
NV 18
2%
TN 17
2%
AL 16
2%
NM 16
2%
MA 16
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188019
188121
188219
188324
188423
188528
188615
188726
188821
188919
189017
189121
189217
189326
189424
189520
189627
189726
189820
189929
190040
190135
190228
190326
190441
190532
190640
190762
190860
190963
191065
191182
1912106
1913134
1914150
1915163
1916183
1917227
1918254
1919279
1920359
1921360
1922341
1923393
1924366
1925456
1926435
1927542
1928498
1929531
1930476
1931427
1932341
1933273
1934330
1935310
1936312
1937297
1938299
1939266
1940303
1941278
1942299
1943357
1944365
1945367
1946454
1947559
1948588
1949594
1950647
1951692
1952682
1953764
1954831
1955730
1956786
1957776
1958702
1959709
1960778
1961723
1962794
1963775
1964816
1965795
1966863
1967948
1968985
19691,108
19701,217
19711,224
19721,334
19731,375
19741,512
19751,614
19761,574
19771,496
19781,608
19791,688
19801,770
19811,956
19821,812
19831,824
19841,811
19852,018
19861,917
19872,097
19882,258
19892,621
19902,934
19912,906
19922,938
19932,966
19942,891
19952,886
19962,811
19972,865
19982,692
19992,832
20002,837
20012,859
20022,742
20032,769
20042,730
20052,743
20062,687
20072,728
20082,341
20092,084
20101,876
20111,663
20121,567
20131,701
20141,600
20151,483
20161,447
20171,402
20181,240
20191,302
20201,147
20211,120
20221,184
20231,122
20241,104