Francisco
Francisco is a boys' name of Portuguese origin meaning “free man, Frenchman.” It ranked #322 in the United States in 2025. One of the most important names in the Portuguese-speaking world, honoring Saint Francis of Assisi.
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how do you pronounce Francisco?
frahn-SEES-koo
where does the name Francisco come from?
Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin Franciscus, the Frenchman.
It has been borne by countless Portuguese explorers, artists, and leaders. Francisco is currently the most popular boys' name in Portugal, reflecting its timeless, universal appeal.
how popular is this name?
Francisco has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #114 in 1991, and ranked #322 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #322 |
| 2024 | #306 |
| 2023 | #297 |
| 2022 | #288 |
| 2021 | #296 |
| 2020 | #296 |
| 2019 | #275 |
| 2018 | #285 |
| 2017 | #259 |
| 2016 | #252 |
| 2010 | #197 |
| 2000 | #139 |
| 1991 | #114 |
| 1990 | #115 |
| 1980 | #154 |
| 1970 | #209 |
| 1960 | #284 |
| 1950 | #254 |
| 1940 | #326 |
| 1930 | #255 |
| 1920 | #298 |
| 1910 | #304 |
| 1900 | #343 |
| 1890 | #434 |
| 1880 | #392 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Francisco fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Francisco
Francisco is also the name of a moon of Uranus, after a character in Shakespeare's The Tempest.
who are famous people named Francisco?
- Francisco de Almeida (first Viceroy of Portuguese India)
- Francisco Sá Carneiro (Portuguese Prime Minister)
what are the nicknames and variants of Francisco?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Francisco?
what names go well with Francisco?
Sibling names that share Francisco's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Francisco
What does the name Francisco mean?
Francisco means “free man, Frenchman”.
What is the origin of the name Francisco?
Francisco comes from the Portuguese naming tradition. Related forms include Franciscus.
How popular is the name Francisco?
Francisco ranked #322 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1991, at #114, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Francisco a boy or girl name?
Francisco is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Francisco?
Francisco is pronounced frahn-SEES-koo, with 3 syllables.
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