Declining since 1990, #500 for girls today.
Popularity of Bianca since 1905
Babies named Bianca per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 89 |
| 1920s | 95 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 73 |
| 1950s | 324 |
| 1960s | 560 |
| 1970s | 3,041 |
| 1980s | 12,462 |
| 1990s | 28,558 |
| 2000s | 18,914 |
| 2010s | 9,293 |
| 2020s | 4,106 |
Meaning & origin
Bianca has been in consistent use in the United States since at least 1905, when it first appeared in Social Security records. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when it reached its highest rank. Since the 1990s, the name has been on a gradual decline, reflecting a broader shift away from Italian feminine names ending in 'a' that were common in the late 20th century. Currently ranked 500th as of 2025, Bianca is still chosen for about 1 in 2706 newborn girls. Geographically, the name has shown particular staying power in Delaware, Florida, and New Jersey, states with significant Italian American communities. Despite its falling trajectory, Bianca retains a classic, melodic quality that continues to appeal to parents seeking a name with European elegance and literary heritage.
Bianca is the Italian feminine form of Bianco, derived from the Germanic root *blank- meaning 'white' or 'fair.' The name was popularized in Renaissance Italy and later across Europe through Shakespeare's play 'The Taming of the Shrew' (c. 1590), where Bianca is a gentle younger sister. It has remained in steady use in Italian-speaking communities and gained broader international appeal in the 20th century.
Where Bianca is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Bianca” around the world
Where Bianca lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
215
babies in 2024
Ireland
11
babies in 2025
Quebec
13
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bia, Bee, Bibi, Anca
Sibling names for Bianca
Names that share Bianca's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Isabella, Valentina, Lucia, Giulia, Leanna, Roxanne, Antonella, Audrina, Caressa, Carlina, Giavanna, Melanee, Stephany, Vianca, Allegra, Analisa, Contessa, Giavonna, Gissel, Giulianna, Klarissa, Nohemi, Renetta, Alandra, Alesandra, Ariele, Artavia, Banesa, Banessa, Bianey, Biridiana, Brianca, Chianti, Donata, Enza, Ericia, Giavana, Jaquetta, Krizia, Marella, Mariza, Ondrea, Rossi, Tannia, Bellami, Beretta, Caramia, Diamantina, Fabianna, Gioia, Grazia, Guiliana, Ivet, Izadora, Oretta, Estefanny, Analycia, Anderia, Benicia, Beonca, Cheray, Dayane, Dianca, Jisele, Kameo, Larosa, Lorenna, Princessa
Brothers: Luca, Marco, Matteo, Alessandro, Antonio, Adrian, Leone, Silvio, Brando, Celestino, Dagoberto, Eriberto, Massimo, Ricco, Allante, Alphonza, Amonte, Caio, Denilson, Diamante, Nicoli, Renan, Reynard, Romario, Toriano, Amerigo, Armonte, Casanova, Cinque, Giann, Jerrico, Jovonni, Romolo, Tonio, Wenceslao, Amante, Amaro, Aroldo, Bravlio, Charvez, Greco, Jencarlo, Roemello
Names like Bianca
Names whose popularity has moved with Bianca's over the last 50 years.
