A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Francisca since 1882
Babies named Francisca per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 75 |
| 1890s | 191 |
| 1900s | 376 |
| 1910s | 803 |
| 1920s | 1,654 |
| 1930s | 1,093 |
| 1940s | 949 |
| 1950s | 975 |
| 1960s | 985 |
| 1970s | 1,293 |
| 1980s | 1,385 |
| 1990s | 1,227 |
| 2000s | 775 |
| 2010s | 473 |
| 2020s | 328 |
Meaning & origin
Francisca is a feminine name of Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian origin, derived from the Latin Franciscus. In the United States, it was first recorded in 1882 and reached its peak rank of #2,957 in 1928. After a period of decline, the name has been slowly rising again since 2011. Today, about 1 in 28,701 girls are named Francisca, making it a distinctive choice. The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting its Hispanic heritage. Francisca offers a classic, international feel with the approachable nicknames Fran and Cisca.
Francisca is the feminine form of Francisco, which derives from the Latin Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. The name was popularized in the Romance-speaking world through the influence of Saint Francis of Assisi. It has been used in Spain, Portugal, and Italy since the Middle Ages, often in honor of the saint.
Where Francisca 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.
“Francisca” around the world
Where Francisca lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fran, Cisca, Paquita, Chica
Sibling names for Francisca
Names that share Francisca's style, for a brother or sister.
