How Many People Are Named Francisca?

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

Francisca
Very Rare
Latin

Francisca, a name with roots in Latin, is very rare, with only 1 in 41,986 Americans bearing it. That's just 7,860 people in the U.S. today. Interestingly, over half of those named Francisca are over 60.

~7,860
Living in US
1 in 41,986
Americans
1928
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Free person
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Compassionate
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

371,918
Worldwide Bearers
#210
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
42,014
🇬🇭 Ghana
40,566
🇻🇪 Venezuela
35,974
🇵🇾 Paraguay
34,047
🇧🇴 Bolivia
29,736
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
27,866
🇨🇺 Cuba
22,102
🇪🇨 Ecuador
21,451
🇨🇴 Colombia
16,777
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
14,480

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
35 (0%)
♀ Female
7,825 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 66
1,812
Would be under 30 (14%)
4,050
Would be 30–60 (32%)
6,724
Would be over 60 (53%)

All 12,586 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: 1928

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
94
Modern Appeal
6
International
5

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

📜 Francisca Through the Generations

Francisca peaked in popularity back in 1928 when 198 babies were given this name. Today, the name has a slow decline, but it remains a classic choice. With an average age of 66, Francisca is predominantly found among older generations, with 53% being over 60 years old. The younger set, however, isn't completely absent; there are still 1,812 under-30s carrying the name, showing it's not entirely forgotten.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5,492
California 2,436
Arizona 717
New York 370
Florida 186
Illinois 165
New Mexico 95
Washington 15
Hawaii 11
Colorado 10

⭐ Famous People Named Francisca

Francisca is a feminine given name, the masculine form being Francisco. It is also related to many other names, such as Frances, Francis, Françoise, and Franz. It originated from the Germanic languages, before changing in form and meaning through Medieval Latin and into Spanish.…

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✨ Similar Names to Francisca

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Francisca's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Francisca

How Many People Have the Name Francisca?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,860 people in the United States currently share the name Francisca. That works out to roughly 1 in every 41,986 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Francisca a Common or Rare Name?

Francisca 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 Francisca Mean?

Francisca means "free person" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Francisca Most Popular?

The name Francisca reached peak popularity in 1928, with 198 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Francisca?

Approximately 7,860 people named Francisca live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,586. That works out to roughly 1 in 41,986 Americans.

Is Francisca a rare name?

Francisca is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 41,986 Americans has this name.

What does the name Francisca mean?

Francisca means "free person" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Francisca more male or female?

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

When was Francisca most popular?

Francisca peaked in 1928 with 198 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US7,860
All-Time Births12,586
1 in X1 in 41,986
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age66
Peak Year1928
World Rank#210
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.