Declining since 1991, #1,855 for girls today.
Popularity of Blanca since 1910
Babies named Blanca per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 58 |
| 1920s | 160 |
| 1930s | 270 |
| 1940s | 533 |
| 1950s | 2,574 |
| 1960s | 2,891 |
| 1970s | 4,204 |
| 1980s | 4,565 |
| 1990s | 5,186 |
| 2000s | 3,205 |
| 2010s | 1,261 |
| 2020s | 620 |
Meaning & origin
Blanca is a classic Spanish and Italian name meaning 'white'. Its popularity in the U.S. peaked in 1990, and it has been on a downward trajectory since 1991, though it remains a recognizable choice. The name is most common in states with large Hispanic populations, including Colorado, California, and Texas. With a rank of 1855 in 2025, Blanca is relatively rare but not unfamiliar. Its sound and meaning have kept it in steady use over the decades, and it continues to be a strong, elegant option for families honoring Spanish or Italian heritage.
Blanca is the Spanish and Italian feminine form of Blanco, derived from the Late Latin word blancus meaning 'white'. It has been used in Spain since the Middle Ages, often associated with purity and light. The name was borne by several medieval Spanish queens and saints.
Where Blanca 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.
“Blanca” around the world
Where Blanca lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Blanqui, Bla, Anca
Sibling names for Blanca
Names that share Blanca's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Blanca
Names whose popularity has moved with Blanca's over the last 50 years.
