Francisco Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Francisco is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Francisco?
Francisco is spelled F-R-A-N-C-I-S-C-O. The name has 9 letters.
Francisco at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Francisco is derived from the Late Latin name Franciscus, meaning “Frenchman” or “free man.”
- Origin
- Francisco is commonly associated with the Romance languages and cultures, particularly Spanish and Portuguese, where it has been widely used for centuries.
- Pronunciation
- fran-SEES-koh · 3 syllables
Francisco Popularity in 2025
Rank#322
Recorded Births1,069
- Boys usage fell 16 places to #322 and recorded 39 fewer 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 Francisco Mean?
Francisco is derived from the Late Latin name Franciscus, meaning “Frenchman” or “free man.”
Origin: Francisco is commonly associated with the Romance languages and cultures, particularly Spanish and Portuguese, where it has been widely used for centuries.
How Do You Pronounce Francisco?
Pronunciationfran-SEES-koh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Francisco?
- History
- The name Francisco has been documented in Iberian historical records and has been used by notable figures in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Francisco Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,069 | #322 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,108 | #306 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,122 | #297 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,184 | #288 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,122 | #296 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,148 | #296 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,302 | #275 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,240 | #285 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,403 | #259 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,447 | #252 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,483 | #247 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,601 | #232 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,701 | #219 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,567 | #226 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,663 | #211 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,876 | #197 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,084 | #183 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,341 | #169 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,728 | #151 |
| 2006 | Girls | 6 | #15,152 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,687 | #156 |
| 2005 | Girls | 9 | #10,921 |
| 2005 | Boys | 2,743 | #144 |
| 2004 | Girls | 9 | #10,690 |
When Was Francisco 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.
1993 · Boys
2,967 recorded births
National rank #119
1992 · Boys
2,938 recorded births
National rank #117
1990 · Boys
2,934 recorded births
National rank #115
1991 · Boys
2,906 recorded births
National rank #114
Where Francisco 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #147 | 60 |
| CA | #156 | 248 |
| TX | #170 | 219 |
| NV | #230 | 13 |
| ID | #230 | 11 |
| IL | #254 | 44 |
| CO | #262 | 25 |
| OR | #263 | 16 |