Francesco
Borrowed from Italian Francesco.
Every Francesco since 1906 — 8,446 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Francesco
Francesco is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,329 in 2025 with 145 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 8,446 American babies have been named Francesco. Its peak came in 2006, when 166 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Francesco stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Francesco year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 145 | #1,329 |
| 2024 | 160 | #1,242 |
| 2023 | 147 | #1,302 |
| 2022 | 128 | #1,427 |
| 2021 | 130 | #1,411 |
| 2020 | 134 | #1,338 |
| 2019 | 107 | #1,568 |
| 2018 | 122 | #1,437 |
| 2017 | 120 | #1,436 |
| 2016 | 137 | #1,318 |
| 2015 | 131 | #1,343 |
| 2014 | 144 | #1,251 |
| 2013 | 121 | #1,390 |
| 2012 | 119 | #1,401 |
| 2011 | 138 | #1,254 |
| 2010 | 117 | #1,418 |
| 2009 | 151 | #1,197 |
| 2008 | 127 | #1,350 |
| 2007 | 153 | #1,158 |
| 2006 | 166 | #1,073 |
| 2005 | 161 | #1,041 |
| 2004 | 143 | #1,106 |
| 2003 | 142 | #1,091 |
| 2002 | 148 | #1,034 |
| 2001 | 139 | #1,051 |
| 2000 | 148 | #999 |
| 1995 | 139 | #944 |
| 1990 | 151 | #837 |
| 1985 | 108 | #875 |
| 1980 | 131 | #766 |
| 1975 | 119 | #760 |
| 1970 | 88 | #857 |
| 1965 | 53 | #1,012 |
| 1960 | 28 | #1,535 |
| 1955 | 31 | #1,383 |
| 1950 | 18 | #1,767 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,597 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,667 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,123 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,612 |
| 1915 | 36 | #1,074 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,070 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Francesco
- Francesco Borromini Architect · 1599–1667
- Francesco I Sforza Politician · 1401–1466
- Francesco I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany Nobleman · 1541–1587
- Francesco Redi Physician · 1626–1697
- Francesco Cavalli Composer · 1602–1676
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Francesco mean?
Borrowed from Italian Francesco.
How popular is the name Francesco in 2025?
Francesco ranked #1,329 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 145 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Francesco?
8,446 babies have been named Francesco in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Francesco most popular?
Francesco peaked in 2006, when 166 newborns received the name.
Is Francesco a boy or girl name?
Francesco is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Francesco rising or falling?
Francesco is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Francesco?
Well-known people named Francesco include Francesco Borromini (architect), Francesco I Sforza (politician), Francesco I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (nobleman).