Francesca Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Francesca is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Francesca?
Francesca is spelled F-R-A-N-C-E-S-C-A. The name has 9 letters.
Francesca at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin term meaning “from France” or “Frenchwoman.”
- Origin
- The name Francesca is commonly associated with Romance languages and may derive from the Latin “Franciscus.”
- Pronunciation
- fran-CHES-ka · 3 syllables
Francesca Popularity in 2025
Rank#307
Recorded Births984
- Girls usage rose 8 places to #307 and recorded 8 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Francesca Mean?
Derived from the Latin term meaning “from France” or “Frenchwoman.”
Origin: The name Francesca is commonly associated with Romance languages and may derive from the Latin “Franciscus.”
How Do You Pronounce Francesca?
Pronunciationfran-CHES-ka
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Francesca?
- History
- Francesca has historical usage in Italian and other European cultures, often linked to French heritage or identity.
Francesca Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 984 | #307 |
| 2024 | Girls | 976 | #315 |
| 2023 | Girls | 822 | #374 |
| 2022 | Girls | 812 | #387 |
| 2021 | Girls | 742 | #424 |
| 2020 | Girls | 679 | #455 |
| 2019 | Girls | 641 | #489 |
| 2018 | Girls | 674 | #467 |
| 2017 | Girls | 740 | #432 |
| 2016 | Girls | 767 | #425 |
| 2015 | Girls | 744 | #429 |
| 2014 | Girls | 753 | #425 |
| 2013 | Girls | 721 | #422 |
| 2012 | Girls | 635 | #483 |
| 2011 | Girls | 594 | #497 |
| 2010 | Girls | 606 | #494 |
| 2009 | Girls | 666 | #465 |
| 2008 | Girls | 646 | #488 |
| 2007 | Girls | 680 | #472 |
| 2006 | Girls | 747 | #423 |
| 2005 | Girls | 714 | #432 |
| 2004 | Girls | 711 | #426 |
| 2003 | Girls | 715 | #420 |
| 2002 | Girls | 716 | #408 |
When Was Francesca Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
984 recorded births
National rank #307
2024 · Girls
976 recorded births
National rank #315
2023 · Girls
822 recorded births
National rank #374
2022 · Girls
812 recorded births
National rank #387
Where Francesca Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #64 | 11 |
| CT | #98 | 28 |
| NJ | #100 | 72 |
| MA | #120 | 44 |
| NY | #137 | 119 |
| IL | #144 | 68 |
| ME | #153 | 7 |
| PA | #179 | 62 |