Fransisco Boy

Popularity: #929 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Fransisco, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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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 #3610 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Texas, California, 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.

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 Total Births Boy
2025 9 9
2024 10 10
2023 10 10
2022 8 8
2021 13 13
2020 8 8
2019 17 17
2018 10 10
2017 12 12
2016 18 18
2015 14 14
2014 8 8
2013 24 24
2012 23 23
2011 20 20
2010 25 25
2009 41 41
2008 42 42
2007 41 41
2006 53 53
2005 48 48
2004 54 54
2003 64 64
2002 50 50
2001 78 78
2000 58 58
1999 63 63
1998 37 37
1997 46 46
1996 55 55
1995 48 48
1994 48 48
1993 56 56
1992 61 61
1991 50 50
1990 60 60
1989 40 40
1988 42 42
1987 46 46
1986 44 44
1985 42 42
1984 40 40
1983 38 38
1982 50 50
1981 60 60
1980 55 55
1979 56 56
1978 46 46
1977 46 46
1976 49 49
1975 46 46
1974 47 47
1973 36 36
1972 27 27
1971 23 23
1970 26 26
1969 17 17
1968 16 16
1967 16 16
1966 19 19
1965 21 21
1964 15 15
1963 14 14
1962 14 14
1961 22 22
1960 18 18
1959 20 20
1958 21 21
1957 19 19
1956 25 25
1955 28 28
1954 27 27
1953 29 29
1952 29 29
1951 29 29
1950 27 27
1949 32 32
1948 21 21
1947 18 18
1946 30 30
1945 18 18
1944 12 12
1943 7 7
1942 11 11
1941 12 12
1940 9 9
1939 13 13
1938 11 11
1937 16 16
1936 18 18
1935 13 13
1934 14 14
1933 11 11
1932 13 13
1931 18 18
1930 18 18
1929 12 12
1928 18 18
1927 16 16
1926 14 14
1925 13 13
1924 18 18
1923 13 13
1922 10 10
1921 14 14
1920 8 8
1919 8 8
1918 9 9
1917 9 9
1916 8 8
1915 5 5
1914 8 8

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
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