Francisco
Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Francis, derived from the Latin name Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one.' It has strong Catholic roots, popularized by Saint Francis of Assisi, known for his devotion to nature and the poor.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,052. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,663
- 2012: 1,567
- 2013: 1,701
- 2014: 1,601
- 2015: 1,483
- 2016: 1,447
- 2017: 1,403
- 2018: 1,240
- 2019: 1,302
- 2020: 1,148
- 2021: 1,122
- 2022: 1,184
- 2023: 1,122
- 2024: 1,108
- 2025: 1,069
- 2026 (projected): 1,052
Good to Know
- •Very common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries
- •Multiple beloved nickname options across different cultures
- •Easy to pronounce in most languages with slight variations
- •Strong religious and historical significance in Catholic tradition
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Francisco Lindor
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Statistics
142,192
Total births since 1880
1993
Peak year
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