How Many People Are Named Francisco?

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

Francisco
Rare
Spanish

Francisco means 'free man' and has a rich history. It's rare, with just 1 in 2,696 Americans bearing this name today, totaling around 122,424 people. The name peaked in popularity back in 1993.

~24,614
Living in US
1 in 13,466
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Free man
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous
7
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,117,502
Worldwide Bearers
#32
Global Rank
🇻🇪 Venezuela
192,216
🇨🇱 Chile
155,955
🇵🇪 Peru
147,545
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
117,939
🇨🇺 Cuba
115,562
🇪🇨 Ecuador
101,053
🇵🇹 Portugal
83,478
🇵🇾 Paraguay
71,046
🇧🇴 Bolivia
44,479
🇫🇷 France
20,990

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
121,627 (99%)
♀ Female
796 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
55,970
Would be under 30 (39%)
59,567
Would be 30–60 (42%)
26,515
Would be over 60 (19%)

All 142,052 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
51
Modern Appeal
59
International
5

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

📜 Francisco Through the Generations

Francisco has seen its fair share of popularity over the decades, peaking in 1993 with 2,994 births. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with an estimated 122,424 people named Francisco living in the United States. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 39% under 30, 42% aged 30-60, and 19% over 60, indicating a diverse group of individuals carrying this name across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 46,552
Texas 36,688
Arizona 8,744
New York 8,136
Illinois 6,150
Florida 4,774
New Mexico 2,667
New Jersey 2,295
Colorado 2,004
Washington 1,722

✨ Similar Names to Francisco

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Francisco's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Francisco

How Many People Have the Name Francisco?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 24,614 people in the United States currently share the name Francisco. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,466 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Francisco a Common or Rare Name?

Francisco is classified as 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 Francisco Mean?

Francisco means "free man" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Francisco in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Francisco Most Popular?

The name Francisco reached peak popularity in 1993, with 2,994 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Francisco?

Approximately 24,614 people named Francisco live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 24,614. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,466 Americans.

Is Francisco a rare name?

Francisco is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,466 Americans has this name.

What does the name Francisco mean?

Francisco means "free man" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Francisco more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Francisco are male and 1% are female.

When was Francisco most popular?

Francisco peaked in 1993 with 2,994 births that year. Current trend: 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 US24,614
All-Time Births24,614
1 in X1 in 13,466
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1993
World Rank#32
Male %99%
Female %1%

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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.