Francesca: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced fran-SES-kuh · 3 syllables
Borrowed from Italian Francesca (“Frances”), the feminine form of Francesco (“Francis”), from Late Latin Franciscus, from Francia (“France”) + -iscus (“-ish”). Doublet of Frances and Francisca.
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- fran-SES-kuh
- US rank (2025)
- #307
- US babies a year
- about 867 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Francesca?
Francesca was the #307 name in the US in 2025, given to 984 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #307 |
| England & Wales | #112 |
| Scotland | #170 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #434 |
| France | #995 |
| Canada | #472 |
| Australia | #209 |
How old are people named Francesca?
Half of US adults named Francesca are older than 32; most are between 19 and 65. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Francesca
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Francesca have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Giulia
- Aliki
- Sebastian
- Rachele
- Katerina
- Giovanna
- Raffaella
- Umberto
Names like Francesca
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Giovanna
- Bianca
- Angelica
- Julianna
- Autumn
- Alexandria
- Liana
- Adriana
- Mia
- Gabriella
- Tiana
- Marina
- Viviana
- Liliana
- Katerina
- Princess
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Questions about Francesca
How do you pronounce Francesca?
Francesca is pronounced fran-SES-kuh.
How popular is the name Francesca?
Francesca was the #307 name in the US in 2025, given to 984 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Francesca?
Half of US adults named Francesca are older than 32. Most are between 19 and 65.