Francesco Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Francesco originates from Italian, derived from the Latin 'Franciscus', meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. It evolved through historical forms such as Franciscus and Francis. The name is associated with traits of compassion and humility, largely due to the influence of Saint Francis of Assisi. It does not have a biblical background and gained popularity in the Middle Ages. Today, it is perceived positively and is common in Italian culture.
The name Francesco is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. 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, Francesco has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Francesco' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1327th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2677th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1480th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 857th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 922nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1151st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1388th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Francesco' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Francesco"
Pronunciation
/franˈtʃes.ko/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Francesco is derived from the Latin name 'Franciscus', which means 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. It became popular in Italy due to Saint Francis of Assisi, who was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church.
Meaning
Frenchman, free man
Language Evolution
Franciscus, Francis, Francesco
Historical Usage
Francesco gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly due to the influence of Saint Francis of Assisi in the 13th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Frances, Francis, Franco
Modern Popularity & Image
Francesco is a widely recognized and respected name in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide. It is often associated with positive traits such as compassion and humility, primarily due to its association with Saint Francis.
Famous People
Francesco Totti, Francesco Petrarca, Francesco Guicciardini
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Francesco"
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 "Francesco"
"Francesco" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1327th of 7545 | 480 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2677th of 6773 | 149 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1480th of 7552 | 531 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 857th of 10718 | 1,436 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 922nd of 16616 | 1,868 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1151st of 24088 | 2,254 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1388th of 23106 | 1,581 |
Regional Popularity of "Francesco" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
35.24% 486th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
58.16% 905th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
27.49% 668th/2430 |
- |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.37% 892nd/2937 |
11.20% 390th/3483 |
- |
32.76% 1325th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.83% 952nd/3685 |
9.25% 414th/4475 |
34.83% 1809th/5194 |
20.14% 1272nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.77% 1181st/4582 |
9.35% 483rd/5164 |
23.72% 1735th/7313 |
20.37% 1520th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
37.02% 1475th/3984 |
13.82% 620th/4487 |
25.15% 1716th/6822 |
26.94% 1691st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Francesco" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Francesco"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Francesco" 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.