Francesco Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Francesco means 'Frenchman' or 'free one' and is of Italian origin.
Meaning of the Name Francesco
Francesco is an Italian name derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. It has its origins in the medieval period and was popularized by St. Francis of Assisi, the renowned Catholic friar and patron saint of animals and the environment. Francesco is a variant of the name Francis and is commonly used in Italy and other Italian-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Francesco
The popularity for the name Francesco peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 166 births, which ranked number 2,447 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Francesco had the most male births in 2006 with 166, which ranked number 1,073 out of 14,041 male names. The number of births for the name Francesco has increased slightly over the last ten years from 119 births to 128 births, an increase of 7.56%. Among males, Francesco has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 119 births to 128 births, an increase of 7.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Francesco
- 20 Year Trend of Francesco: -12.93%
- 10 Year Trend of Francesco: 7.56%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Francesco: 7.56%
Popularity of Francesco by State
For males, Francesco was most popular in Northeastern states with 53 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 28 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Francesco. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | < 5 | N/A |
| CT | 7 | 394 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 17 | 824 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 8 | 953 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 9 | 507 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 9 | 685 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 28 | 547 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Francesco
- Total Births of Francesco: 129 (0.73%)
- Male Births of Francesco: 129 (0.73%)
Given the upward trend of Francesco over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.73% increase in total births, for a total of 129 births in 2024. Male births for Francesco have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 129 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.73%.