Fransisco Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: fran-SIS-ko /frænˈsɪskoʊ/
Origin: Spanish; Portuguese; Italian
Meaning: Spanish: Free man; Portuguese: Free man; Italian: Free man
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Fransisco is derived from the Latin name "Franciscus," which means "Frenchman" or "free man." This name is rooted in the Old French name "François," which became popular in medieval Europe. The etymological journey of Fransisco can be traced back to the Latin word "Francus," referring to the Franks, a Germanic tribe that settled in what is now France.
The name entered the English language through various adaptations and translations, particularly during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when French influence permeated English culture and language. Historically, the name gained prominence due to Saint Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century Italian friar known for his commitment to poverty and nature, whose life and teachings inspired many.
His canonization in 1228 solidified the name's significance in Christian contexts. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the works of Dante Alighieri and later in the Renaissance, which saw a revival of interest in classical names and their meanings.
The name Fransisco, along with its variants, became more widely recognized in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly due to the influence of Spanish explorers and missionaries during the Age of Exploration. Culturally, the name Fransisco carries connotations of nobility and freedom, reflective of its etymological roots.
It has been associated with various historical figures, including Francisco de Goya, a prominent Spanish painter of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, whose works contributed significantly to the art world. The name has also been linked to various saints and religious figures, enhancing its resonance in Christian traditions.
In some cultures, diminutive forms such as "Paco" or "Cisco" have emerged, further embedding the name within familial and social contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fransisco was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Fransisco has ranked as high as #1221 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Fransisco has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Fransisco is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Fransisco was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Fransisco (2019)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Fransisco.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2004 | 54 |
| 2003 | 64 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2001 | 78 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 1999 | 63 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1996 | 55 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1993 | 56 |
| 1992 | 61 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1990 | 60 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1988 | 42 |
| 1987 | 46 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1981 | 60 |
| 1980 | 55 |
| 1979 | 56 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1977 | 46 |
| 1976 | 49 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1974 | 47 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1970 | 26 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1957 | 19 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1952 | 29 |
| 1951 | 29 |
| 1950 | 27 |
| 1949 | 32 |
| 1948 | 21 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1946 | 30 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1914 | 8 |