Francisco

Francisco is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,104 boys in the United States.

Francisco at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˌfɹænˈsɪskəʊ̯/

About the name Francisco

Francisco belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Francisco first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #114 in 1991, and in 2024 1,104 babies received the name — 141,117 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Francisco in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#114 in 1991
Peak year
1993
Babies named Francisco in 2024
1,104
Total since 1880
141,117

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Francisco mean?

The meaning of Francisco is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Francisco a boy or girl name?

Francisco is a boy name. In 2024, 1,104 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Francisco?

Francisco comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Francisco?

Francisco first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #114 in 1991, and 1,104 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Francisco?

Francisco is pronounced /ˌfɹænˈsɪskəʊ̯/ (IPA).

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