Francesca Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Francesca is predominantly used for girls, with 99.89% of people named Francesca being female in the United States​

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A Deep Dive

Francesca Overview

Meaning

From France, free man

Gender

Girl

Origin

Italian

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Franciscus” meaning “from France” or “Frenchman”​

Pronunciation

/frænˈsɛskə/

Popularity

Francesca enjoys significant global use, especially in Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In the USA, Francesca ranked as the 424th most popular name for girls in 2023

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Exotic, Traditional, Long

Associated Traits

Elegant, independent, artistic, passionate

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Francesca is tied to Saint Frances of Rome, known for her charity and piety. It is also linked to literature through characters like Francesca da Rimini in Dante’s “Inferno”​

Name Day

March 9th (Italy), December 22nd (Italy)
A Deep Dive

Francesca Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Frances, Francoise, Francisca, Franziska, Francesa

Common Nicknames

Frankie, Franny, Cessa

Diminutives

Fran, Cesca, Chessie

Famous People

  • Francesca Woodman
    (American Photographer)
  • Francesca Simon
    (British-American Author)
  • Francesca Annis
    (British Actress)
  • Francesca Schiavone
    (Italian Tennis Player)
  • Francesca Lia Block
    (American Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Francesca Bridgerton
    ("Bridgerton," TV Series)
  • Francesca Fiore
    ("The Kids in the Hall," TV Series)
  • "Francesca's Party"
    (Novel)
  • Francesca Johnson
    ("The Bridges of Madison County," Film)
  • "Francesca"
    (Film)

Places

  • Santa Francesca Romana Church
    (Rome, Italy)

What Is the Meaning of Francesca?

Francesca means “free” or “free-spirited.” People with this name bring a spark of joy to those around them, making every encounter a delightful adventure.

What Is the Origin of The Name Francesca?

Francesca has Italian roots, deriving from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning “Frenchman” or “free one.” This name reflects a rich history connected to Italy and Latin-speaking cultures.

Francesca Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Francesca in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4242021#3872022#3742023
Top 3 Rankings#3531996#3591997#3611995

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Francesca

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023374
(+13 from 2022)
820
(+10 from 2022)
0.04688
2022387
(+37 from 2021)
810
(+70 from 2021)
0.04517
2021424
(+32 from 2020)
740
(+64 from 2020)
0.04130
2020456
(+33 from 2019)
676
(+35 from 2019)
0.03824
2019489
(-22 from 2018)
641
(-32 from 2018)
0.03493
2018467
(-38 from 2017)
673
(-67 from 2017)
0.03619
2017429
(-4 from 2016)
740
(-26 from 2016)
0.03917
2016425
(+4 from 2015)
766
(+22 from 2015)
0.03957
2015429
(-4 from 2014)
744
(-9 from 2014)
0.03814
2014425
(-3 from 2013)
753
(+32 from 2013)
0.03849
2013422
(+61 from 2012)
721
(+86 from 2012)
0.03740
2012483
(+14 from 2011)
635
(+41 from 2011)
0.03274
2011497
(-3 from 2010)
594
(-11 from 2010)
0.03066
2010494
(-29 from 2009)
605
(-61 from 2009)
0.03086
2009465
(+23 from 2008)
666
(+20 from 2008)
0.03289
2008488
(-16 from 2007)
646
(-34 from 2007)
0.03101
2007472
(-49 from 2006)
680
(-67 from 2006)
0.03213
2006423
(+9 from 2005)
747
(+33 from 2005)
0.03573
2005432
(-6 from 2004)
714
(+3 from 2004)
0.03518
2004426
(-6 from 2003)
711
(-4 from 2003)
0.03524
2003420
(-13 from 2002)
715
(-1 from 2002)
0.03564
2002407
(-5 from 2001)
716
(-7 from 2001)
0.03625
2001402
(+3 from 2000)
723
(+22 from 2000)
0.03650
2000405
(-25 from 1999)
701
(-54 from 1999)
0.03512
1999380
(-5 from 1998)
755
No change from 1998
0.03878
1998375
(-16 from 1997)
755
(-15 from 1997)
0.03895
1997359
(-6 from 1996)
770
(-16 from 1996)
0.04033
1996353
(+8 from 1995)
786
(+61 from 1995)
0.04100
1995361
(+4 from 1994)
725
(+16 from 1994)
0.03773
1994365
(+32 from 1993)
709
(+74 from 1993)
0.03637
1993397
(-20 from 1992)
635
(-48 from 1992)
0.03221
1992377
(+74 from 1991)
683
(+121 from 1991)
0.03407
1991451
(+10 from 1990)
562
(+33 from 1990)
0.02764
1990461
(+49 from 1989)
529
(+71 from 1989)
0.02575
1989510
(-109 from 1988)
458
(-142 from 1988)
0.02299
1988401
(-2 from 1987)
600
(+31 from 1987)
0.03120
1987399
(-16 from 1986)
569
(-36 from 1986)
0.03036
1986383
(+115 from 1985)
605
(+198 from 1985)
0.03278
1985498
(+44 from 1984)
407
(+55 from 1984)
0.02204
1984542
(+51 from 1983)
352
(+51 from 1983)
0.01952
1983593
(+48 from 1982)
301
(+23 from 1982)
0.01682
1982641
(+18 from 1981)
278
(+9 from 1981)
0.01532
1981659
(+27 from 1980)
269
(+17 from 1980)
0.01504
1980686
(-71 from 1979)
252
(-35 from 1979)
0.01415
1979615
(+4 from 1978)
287
(+14 from 1978)
0.01665
1978619
(+13 from 1977)
273
(+9 from 1977)
0.01661
1977632
(+30 from 1976)
264
(+33 from 1976)
0.01605
1976662
(+79 from 1975)
231
(+37 from 1975)
0.01470
1975741
(-79 from 1974)
194
(-36 from 1974)
0.01243
1974662
(+42 from 1973)
230
(+19 from 1973)
0.01468
1973704
(+13 from 1972)
211
(+11 from 1972)
0.01358
1972717
(+40 from 1971)
200
(+7 from 1971)
0.01240
1971757
(+65 from 1970)
193
(+26 from 1970)
0.01101
1970822
(+4 from 1969)
167
(+12 from 1969)
0.00912
1969826
(-50 from 1968)
155
(-11 from 1968)
0.00879
1968776
(+56 from 1967)
166
(+20 from 1967)
0.00971
1967832
(+8 from 1966)
146
(+5 from 1966)
0.00850
1966840
(+167 from 1965)
141
(+34 from 1965)
0.00803
19651007
(-149 from 1964)
107
(-40 from 1964)
0.00586
1964858
(+76 from 1963)
147
(+19 from 1963)
0.00751
1963934
(-3 from 1962)
128
(-2 from 1962)
0.00644
1962931
(+65 from 1961)
130
(+12 from 1961)
0.00641
1961996
(-105 from 1960)
118
(-20 from 1960)
0.00568
1960891
(-66 from 1959)
138
(-16 from 1959)
0.00664
1959825
(+91 from 1958)
154
(+28 from 1958)
0.00741
1958916
(+134 from 1957)
126
(+28 from 1957)
0.00610
19571050
(-221 from 1956)
98
(-44 from 1956)
0.00467
1956829
(+124 from 1955)
142
(+35 from 1955)
0.00689
1955953
(+41 from 1954)
107
(+11 from 1954)
0.00534
1954994
(-26 from 1953)
96
(-1 from 1953)
0.00482
1953968
(+54 from 1952)
97
(+13 from 1952)
0.00503
19521022
(+360 from 1951)
84
(+38 from 1951)
0.00442
19511382
(+220 from 1950)
46
(+12 from 1950)
0.00249
19501602
(-481 from 1949)
34
(-31 from 1949)
0.00193
19491121
(+249 from 1948)
65
(+20 from 1948)
0.00370
19481370
(+7 from 1947)
45
No change from 1947
0.00258
19471377
(+104 from 1946)
45
(+10 from 1946)
0.00248
19461481
(+344 from 1945)
35
(+14 from 1945)
0.00217
19451825
(+576 from 1944)
21
(+7 from 1944)
0.00156
19442401
(-501 from 1943)
14
(-7 from 1943)
0.00102
19431900
(+217 from 1942)
21
(+4 from 1942)
0.00146
19422117
(-21 from 1941)
17
(+1 from 1941)
0.00122
19412096
(-196 from 1940)
16
(-2 from 1940)
0.00128
19401900
(+225 from 1939)
18
(+3 from 1939)
0.00152
19392125
(-252 from 1938)
15
(-3 from 1938)
0.00132
19381873
(+862 from 1937)
18
(+8 from 1937)
0.00158
19372735
(-472 from 1936)
10
(-3 from 1936)
0.00091
19362263
(+161 from 1934)
13
(+1 from 1934)
0.00121
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19342424
(+264 from 1933)
12
(+2 from 1933)
0.00111
19332688
(+1213 from 1932)
10
(+4 from 1932)
0.00096
19323901
(-2026 from 1931)
6
(-12 from 1931)
0.00054
19311875
(+2172 from 1930)
18
(+12 from 1930)
0.00163
19304047
(-1310 from 1929)
6
(-5 from 1929)
0.00051
19292737
(-240 from 1928)
11
(-2 from 1928)
0.00095
19282497
(+55 from 1927)
13
No change from 1927
0.00109
19272552
(-555 from 1926)
13
(-6 from 1926)
0.00105
19261997
(+381 from 1925)
19
(+4 from 1925)
0.00154
19252378
(+31 from 1924)
15
No change from 1924
0.00119
19242409
(+323 from 1923)
15
(+3 from 1923)
0.00116
19232732
(-345 from 1922)
12
(-3 from 1922)
0.00096
19222387
(-1046 from 1921)
15
(-20 from 1921)
0.00120
19211341
(+410 from 1920)
35
(+12 from 1920)
0.00273
19201751
(+1701 from 1919)
23
(+15 from 1919)
0.00185
19193452
(-1350 from 1918)
8
(-9 from 1918)
0.00068
19182102
(-450 from 1917)
17
(-5 from 1917)
0.00141
19171652
(+297 from 1916)
22
(+5 from 1916)
0.00196
19161949
(-718 from 1915)
17
(-15 from 1915)
0.00157
19151231
(+213 from 1914)
32
(+12 from 1914)
0.00313
19141444
(-86 from 1913)
20
(+2 from 1913)
0.00251
19131358
(-106 from 1912)
18
No change from 1912
0.00275
19121252
(+540 from 1911)
18
(+10 from 1911)
0.00307
19111792
(-19 from 1910)
8
No change from 1910
0.00181
19101773
(+184 from 1909)
8
(+2 from 1909)
0.00191
19091957
(+144 from 1908)
6
(+1 from 1908)
0.00163
19082101
(-462 from 1907)
5
(-2 from 1907)
0.00141
19071639
(-223 from 1906)
7
(-1 from 1906)
0.00207
19061416
(+4 from 1905)
8
No change from 1905
0.00255
19051420
(-102 from 1903)
8
No change from 1903
0.00258
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19031318
(+67 from 1897)
8
(+2 from 1897)
0.00288
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18971385
(-86 from 1895)
6
(-1 from 1895)
0.00242
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18951299
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00283
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Francesca

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1642021#1512022#1852023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4122021#4972022#4482023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1172021#992022#1072023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3622021#3512022#2702023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2002021#1632022#1852023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2862021#1902022#2912023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#9082021#8652022#7012023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2272021#1412022#1642023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3582021#4022022#2402023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5332021#2862022#3962023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2332021#1712022#1592023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4252021#3822022#5012023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3432021#4432022#5282023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6122021#7682022#5212023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#8022021#3202022#5762023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8952021#7852022#7682023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#11312021#7212022#3382023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8042021#8712022#9582023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4792021#4412022#3702023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3412021#5262022#3272023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4052021#3922022#4002023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5952021#7012022#3432023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8892019#9002021#7692022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1112021#1902022#1512023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3642021#3682022#6432023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4762006#4102016#3762017

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4792015#5792017#4442023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2372018#2332020#1912023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#11652020#12192022#7182023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7032020#8292022#4402023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6452014#5462022#4092023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5332019#4072021#6162022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6141991#6501995#8662023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4792016#7132018#7602021

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5091998#5302002#6642017

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3571987#4141988#4921991

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6281997#7982009#4692016

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2332012#2512014#2102023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1421999#2062004#1612017

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3822016#3932017#3732022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2821974#2961983#1502021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4602015

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3392023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2531992

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#992022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2292022

Popularity Rankings for Francesca in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#82013#102014#72015

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#172021#262022#182023

Popularity in Italy

Italy flagItaly#252020#302021#312022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1062019#1122020#1102021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1502021#1532022#2852023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1752012#1652013#1882018

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1982021#3032022#2102023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2662021#2182022#2642023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4102021#3402022#2302023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2992021#6342022#3162023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3802020#4652022#3862023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4142008#4582009

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4452020#7382021#4692022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7642017#6892018#9722021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Francesca a Name for Boys or Girls?

Francesca is commonly a girl’s name, appreciated for its historical significance and lovely ring.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Francesca

Francesca in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Francesca Woodman (Photographer, 1958-1981): An American photographer celebrated for her haunting black and white self-portraits.
  • Francesca Simon (Author, born 1955): A British-American author widely appreciated for her "Horrid Henry" children's book series.
  • Francesca Annis (Actress, born 1945): A renowned British actress, recognized for her roles in both stage productions and films.
  • Francesca Schiavone (Tennis Player, born 1980): An Italian tennis player who won the French Open in 2010.
  • Francesca Lia Block (Author, born 1962): An American author acclaimed for her urban fantasy novels, particularly the "Weetzie Bat" series.
  • Francesca Eastwood (Actress, born 1993): An American actress and model, notable for her roles in various television series and films.
  • Francesca Bridgerton ("Bridgerton," 2020 TV Series): A member of the prominent Bridgerton family navigating society and love in Regency-era London.
  • Francesca Fiore ("The Kids in the Hall," 1988 TV Series): A flamboyant and dramatic Italian diva in the comedy sketch show.
  • "Francesca's Party" (2001 Novel): A story about a woman rediscovering herself and challenging her stagnant life.
  • Francesca Johnson ("The Bridges of Madison County," 1995 Film): A lonely housewife who embarks on a brief but passionate love affair with a traveling photographer.
  • "Francesca" (2015 Film): A psychological thriller about a young woman's mysterious disappearance and the secrets it uncovers.
  • "Francesca Battistelli" (2008 Album): A debut album by the Christian singer-songwriter featuring a mix of pop and gospel.
  • Francesca "Frankie" Heck ("The Middle," 2009 TV Series): The harried and humorous mother of a middle-class family in the Midwest.
  • Santa Francesca Romana Church (Rome, Italy): An ancient basilica located near the Roman Forum, famous for its historical and architectural significance.
  • Francesca Street (Victoria, Australia): A residential street in a bustling suburb known for its vibrant community and local shops.
  • Francesca Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A scenic lake surrounded by forests, offering opportunities for fishing and hiking.
  • Francesca Park (Florida, USA): A public park providing recreational facilities and green spaces for local residents.
  • Francesca Bay (Western Australia, Australia): A beautiful coastal bay popular for its serene beaches and marine activities.
  • Francesca Avenue (California, USA): A notable street in a residential neighborhood featuring a mix of modern and historic homes.

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