How Many People Are Named Francesco?

Complete statistics for the name Francesco: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Francesco
Very Rare
Italian

Francesco means 'the Frenchman' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 45,444 Americans bearing this name. There are around 7,262 people named Francesco living today, making it a genuinely modern name since nearly half are under 30.

~348
Living in US
1 in 952,440
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The Frenchman
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Charismatic Passionate Creative
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their ability to inspire and motivate others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,311
Worldwide Bearers
#683
Global Rank
🇵🇱 Poland
2,403
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,885
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,884
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,769
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,267
🇦🇴 Angola
1,215
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,040
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
874
🇦🇺 Australia
788
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
593

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7,262 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
3,835
Would be under 30 (46%)
3,251
Would be 30–60 (39%)
1,213
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 8,299 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
84
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Francesco Through the Generations

Francesco has seen its highest popularity in recent years, peaking in 2006 with 166 births. Today, the average age of those named Francesco is 37, with a significant portion still under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. The age distribution shows 3,835 under-30s, 3,251 aged between 30 and 60, and 1,213 over 60, reflecting a stable trend over time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 2,615
New Jersey 829
California 566
Illinois 507
Pennsylvania 416
Florida 407
Massachusetts 336
Michigan 181
Connecticut 157
Texas 81

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Francesco's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Francesco

How Many People Have the Name Francesco?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 348 people in the United States currently share the name Francesco. That works out to roughly 1 in every 952,440 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Francesco a Common or Rare Name?

Francesco is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Francesco Mean?

Francesco means "the Frenchman" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Francesco in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Francesco Most Popular?

The name Francesco reached peak popularity in 2006, with 166 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Francesco?

Approximately 348 people named Francesco live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 348. That works out to roughly 1 in 952,440 Americans.

Is Francesco a rare name?

Francesco is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 952,440 Americans has this name.

What does the name Francesco mean?

Francesco means "the Frenchman" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Francesco more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Francesco are male and 0% are female.

When was Francesco most popular?

Francesco peaked in 2006 with 166 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US348
All-Time Births348
1 in X1 in 952,440
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year2006
World Rank#683
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.