Declining since 2000, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Fransisco since 1914
Babies named Fransisco per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 136 |
| 1930s | 145 |
| 1940s | 170 |
| 1950s | 254 |
| 1960s | 172 |
| 1970s | 402 |
| 1980s | 457 |
| 1990s | 524 |
| 2000s | 529 |
| 2010s | 171 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Fransisco is a rare spelling variant of the classic Francisco. First recorded in the United States in 1914, it has never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak usage came in 2001, but since then it has been on a declining trajectory. In 2025, it ranked 8,243rd, with only about 1 in 189,786 boys receiving the name. The name has no strong ties to any particular U.S. state, as it has not appeared in any state's top-name lists. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents looking for a name with traditional roots but uncommon spelling.
Fransisco is a spelling variant of Francisco, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Franciscus, a Latin name meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. The name was popularized by Saint Francis of Assisi (born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, later renamed Francesco in honor of France). While Francisco is widespread in Spanish-speaking countries, the spelling Fransisco is less common and may reflect regional or orthographic variation. Its usage in the United States has been modest, with occasional appearances since 1914.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fran, Cisco, Pancho
Sibling names for Fransisco
Names that share Fransisco's style, for a brother or sister.
