Francisca Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Francisca originates from the Latin name 'Franciscus', meaning 'free one'. It evolved through various languages, including Old French and Italian, retaining its feminine form. The name is associated with positive traits such as warmth and kindness, and it gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to the influence of Saint Francis of Assisi. There is no direct biblical relevance.
The name Francisca is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Francisca has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, 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 male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Francisca' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5729th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8770th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10966th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 615th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 677th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1020th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1021st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1205th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2356th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3181st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Francisca' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Francisca"
Pronunciation
/frænˈsɪs.kə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Francisca is derived from the Latin name 'Franciscus', which means 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. It is the feminine form of Francis.
Meaning
free one
Language Evolution
Franciscus (Latin), Francisca (Latin), Frances (Old French), Francesca (Italian)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in the context of Saint Francis of Assisi, who was widely venerated.
Variants & Derivatives
Frances, Francesca, Fanny, Frankie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Francisca is perceived as a classic and elegant name with a sophisticated touch, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Francisca Gavilán (Chilean actress), Francisca Valenzuela (Chilean singer-songwriter), Francisca Pizarro (historical figure)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Francisca"
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 "Francisca"
"Francisca" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5729th of 7545 | 19 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8770th of 10718 | 12 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10966th of 16616 | 25 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 615th of 9107 | 2,406 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 677th of 9204 | 1,993 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1020th of 12526 | 1,909 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1021st of 19264 | 1,948 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1205th of 27321 | 2,153 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2356th of 35406 | 1,199 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3181st of 30306 | 613 |
Regional Popularity of "Francisca" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
74.26% 1757th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Francisca" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
17.33% 410th/2366 |
27.32% 312th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
18.57% 437th/2353 |
30.51% 472nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
82.22% 1831st/2227 |
58.15% 1413th/2430 |
22.82% 651st/2853 |
24.83% 689th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.39% 1568th/2937 |
39.10% 1362nd/3483 |
25.41% 894th/3518 |
14.66% 593rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.69% 2052nd/3685 |
37.52% 1679th/4475 |
20.85% 1083rd/5194 |
11.67% 737th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
83.65% 3833rd/4582 |
58.19% 3005th/5164 |
28.46% 2081st/7313 |
20.46% 1527th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
40.50% 2763rd/6822 |
36.71% 2304th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Francisca"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Francisca" 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.