Franca Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationFRAN-kah / /ˈfræŋ.kə/

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: free; Latin: from France

Historical & Cultural Background

Franca is a feminine form of the name Franco, which is derived from the Latin word 'Francus', meaning 'French' or 'free'. The name has been used in Italy and other countries with Latin influence. It reflects a cultural connection to France and the concept of freedom.

Trend Summary

Franca has seen limited popularity in the U.S., remaining relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

FlaviaFlorenceFelicity

Variants

  • Franka

International Variants

  • Franka (German)
  • Francesca (Italian)
  • Francoise (French)

Famous people named Franca

Franca Sozzani was an influential Italian fashion editor known for her long tenure as the editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia.

Franca Valeri was an Italian actress and playwright celebrated for her contributions to Italian theater and cinema.

Franca Rame was an Italian actress and playwright, recognized for her work in political theater alongside her husband, Dario Fo.

Franca Biondini is an Italian artist known for her unique contributions to contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Franca

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Sibling Suggestions

FrancescaFrancoFrancoiseFrancesFionaFreya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Franca was first seen in the United States in 1947. Franca has ranked as high as #1098 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Franca has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Franca (1979)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19476
19545
19569
19586
19599
196011
196110
196211
19637
196411
196512
196620
196722
196822
196923
197017
197124
197219
197312
197416
197510
197611
197722
19789
197910
19806
19819
19835
19865
19905
19925
20025
20195
20215