Francina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Francina has Latin origins, derived from 'Franciscus', meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. It evolved through historical forms such as Franciscus and Francis. The name is characterized by its elegance and cultural significance, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages, especially influenced by St. Francis of Assisi, and continues to be well-regarded today.
The name Francina is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Francina has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Francina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3383rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2310th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1847th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3056th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6133rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24522nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Francina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Francina"
Pronunciation
/frænˈsiːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Francina is derived from the Latin name 'Franciscus', which means 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. It is often associated with the name Francis, which became popular due to St. Francis of Assisi.
Meaning
Free one, Frenchman
Language Evolution
Franciscus (Latin), Francis (Old French), Francina (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian contexts due to the influence of St. Francis. It has remained in use in various forms across cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Francis, Frances, Francisca, Franka
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Francina is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with a sense of sophistication and cultural heritage.
Famous People
Francina Rosado, notable politician, Francina R. D. de la Vega, acclaimed artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Francina"
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 "Francina"
"Francina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3383rd of 9107 | 130 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2310th of 9204 | 252 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1847th of 12526 | 639 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3056th of 19264 | 365 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6133rd of 27321 | 207 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 24522nd of 35406 | 22 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28476th of 30306 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Francina" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Francina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
59.29% 1395th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
62.84% 1527th/2430 |
43.32% 1236th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
64.70% 2276th/3518 |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
74.72% 3881st/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Francina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Francina" 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.