Bianca Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbee-AHN-kah / /biˈɑːŋ.kə/Italian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: white; Latin: shining
Historical & Cultural Background
Bianca is derived from the Italian word for 'white' and has been used as a given name since the Renaissance. It is often associated with purity and brightness. The name gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Italy and among English speakers, due to its use in literature and art.
Trend Summary
Bianca has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable increase in usage during the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bianka
International Variants
- Bianca (Italian)
- Blanca (Spanish)
- Bianka (Hungarian)
Famous people named Bianca
Bianca Jagger is a Nicaraguan social and human rights advocate, known for her work in various humanitarian causes.
Bianca Lawson is an American actress recognized for her roles in television series such as 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Queen Sugar'.
Bianca Del Rio is a drag performer and comedian, famous for winning 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 6.
Bianca Minola is a character in Shakespeare's play 'The Taming of the Shrew', known for her beauty and suitors.
Fictional characters named Bianca
Bianca di Angelo is a character in the 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' series, known as the daughter of Hades.
Bianca Stratford is a character in the film '10 Things I Hate About You', based on Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bianca was first seen in the United States in 1979. Bianca has ranked as high as #1162 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Bianca has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bianca (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |