Francesco
Francesco first appears in US records in 1906. It peaked in 2006, when 166 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 145.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Francesco popular?
Steady Francesco has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
| 2020s | 844 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,256 | |
| 2000s | 1,478 | |
| 1990s | 1,337 | |
| 1980s | 1,064 | |
| 1970s | 998 | |
| 1960s | 503 | |
| 1950s | 282 | |
| 1940s | 66 | |
| 1930s | 106 | |
| 1920s | 202 | |
| 1910s | 286 | |
| 1900s | 24 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Francesco mean?
Italian form of Francis, from Late Latin 'Franciscus' meaning 'Frenchman', from the Germanic Franks (whose own name is often tied to a word for 'free'). Borne by Saint Francis of Assisi.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Francesco mean?
Francesco means Frenchman; free man. Italian form of Francis, from Late Latin 'Franciscus' meaning 'Frenchman', from the Germanic Franks (whose own name is often tied to a word for 'free'). Borne by Saint Francis of Assisi.
What is the origin of the name Francesco?
Francesco is of italian origin.
How do you pronounce Francesco?
Francesco is pronounced “frahn-CHEH-skoh.”
Is Francesco a boy or a girl name?
Francesco is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Francesco a popular name right now?
Francesco has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
How popular is the name Francesco?
In 2025, Francesco ranked #1329 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Francesco most popular?
Francesco was most popular in 2006, when about 166 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Francesco?
Names similar to Francesco include Andrea, Federico, Nicola, Pietro, Gabriele.
What names go well with Francesco?
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