Bianca first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Bianca has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Bianca

A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "white" or "fair".

Popularity of Bianca by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Bianca is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Bianca being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 659 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Bianca.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 659
2022 0 739
2021 0 697
2020 0 725
2019 0 683
2018 0 767
2017 0 834
2016 0 852
2015 0 859
2014 0 907
2013 0 1,056
2012 0 1,028
2011 0 1,121
2010 0 1,177
2009 0 1,397
2008 0 1,652
2007 0 1,977
2006 0 1,941
2005 0 1,925
2004 6 1,986
2003 8 2,054
2002 0 1,954
2001 6 2,070
2000 0 1,956
1999 0 1,947
1998 0 2,019
1997 5 2,362
1996 6 2,523
1995 10 2,504
1994 5 2,932
1993 7 3,211
1992 11 3,386
1991 13 3,844
1990 19 3,829
1989 34 3,593
1988 18 2,637
1987 10 920
1986 5 830
1985 6 790
1984 6 663
1983 0 940
1982 6 775
1981 7 678
1980 0 633
1979 7 613
1978 0 593
1977 0 526
1976 0 393
1975 0 249
1974 0 183

The history of the first name Bianca

The name Bianca is an Italian name derived from the Italian word "bianco" meaning "white." It has its origins in the Latin word "blancus," which also means "white" or "fair." The name was particularly popular during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods in Italy.

Bianca was a common name among the Italian nobility and aristocracy. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy," written in the early 14th century. Dante mentions a character named Bianca in the "Purgatorio" section of his epic poem.

In the 14th century, Bianca di Savoia, also known as Bianca of Savoy, was the wife of Galeazzo II Visconti, the Lord of Milan. She was born in 1336 and played a significant role in the politics of the Visconti dynasty.

During the Renaissance period, Bianca Maria Sforza (1472-1510) was an influential figure. She was the daughter of Galeazzo Maria Sforza, the Duke of Milan, and was known for her patronage of the arts and her political influence.

In the 16th century, Bianca Cappello (1548-1587) was the Grand Duchess of Tuscany. She was born in Venice and became the second wife of Francesco I de' Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, in 1579.

Another notable figure with the name Bianca was Bianca Milesi (1790-1849), an Italian painter and engraver who was active during the Neoclassical and Romantic periods. She was known for her portraits and historical paintings.

While the name Bianca has its roots in Italian culture, it has gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, the name's Italian heritage and the meaning of "white" or "fair" remain an integral part of its history and significance.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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