Francisco: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced fran-SIS-koh · 3 syllables
From Latin Franciscus. Doublet of Francis. * (given name): From Romance Francisco (Portuguese Francisco, Spanish Francisco) * (moon of Uranus): From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest
- Origin
- Spanish, Portuguese, Latin
- Pronunciation
- fran-SIS-koh
- US rank (2025)
- #322
- US babies a year
- about 1,121 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Classic
How popular is Francisco?
Francisco was the #322 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,069 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 30% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #322 |
| England & Wales | #962 |
| Scotland | #711 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Francisco?
Half of US adults named Francisco are older than 36; most are between 20 and 72. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Francisco
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Francisco have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Francisco
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Francisco
How do you pronounce Francisco?
Francisco is pronounced fran-SIS-koh.
How popular is the name Francisco?
Francisco was the #322 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,069 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 30% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Francisco?
Half of US adults named Francisco are older than 36. Most are between 20 and 72.