Francesca Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Francesca originated from the Italian name derived from 'Franciscus', meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. It evolved from Latin to its current form and is often associated with elegance and sophistication. The name does not have biblical significance but gained popularity in Renaissance Italy. Common variants include Frances and Frankie.
The name Francesca is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Francesca has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Francesca' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10692nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1862nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2392nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1045th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 737th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 455th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 438th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 422nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Francesca' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Francesca"
Pronunciation
/frænˈtʃɛskə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Francesca is derived from the Latin name 'Franciscus', which means 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. It is the feminine form of Francesco.
Meaning
Frenchwoman, free woman
Language Evolution
Franciscus, Francesca
Historical Usage
Francesca gained popularity during the Renaissance in Italy and has remained a classic name in Italian culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Frances, Frankie, Franca
Modern Popularity & Image
Francesca is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with artistic and cultural heritage.
Famous People
Francesca Annis, Francesca Schiavone, Francesca Battistelli
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Francesca"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Francesca"
"Francesca" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10692nd of 16616 | 27 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1862nd of 9107 | 357 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2392nd of 9204 | 239 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1045th of 12526 | 1,837 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 737th of 19264 | 3,218 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 455th of 27321 | 8,472 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 438th of 35406 | 11,133 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 422nd of 30306 | 9,068 |
Regional Popularity of "Francesca" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Francesca" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
56.56% 780th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
73.52% 1144th/1556 |
- |
81.71% 1264th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.88% 1133rd/2227 |
24.24% 589th/2430 |
80.13% 2286th/2853 |
28.25% 784th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.64% 900th/2937 |
13.67% 476th/3483 |
33.03% 1162nd/3518 |
17.75% 718th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.53% 609th/3685 |
5.34% 239th/4475 |
11.76% 611th/5194 |
7.92% 500th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.76% 493rd/4582 |
3.66% 189th/5164 |
9.45% 691st/7313 |
6.86% 512th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
10.09% 402nd/3984 |
4.10% 184th/4487 |
9.79% 668th/6822 |
8.11% 509th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Francesca"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Francesca" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.