Francsico
A masculine name of Spanish origin meaning "free man".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Francsico. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Francsico today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Francsico births was 1987 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Francsico. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Francsico. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1987
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1987 SSA rank
#7,335
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Francsico: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Francsico by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Francsico during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Francsico
The name Francisco has its origins in the Latin language, specifically derived from the Germanic name "Franciscus." Its meaning is associated with the Frankish people, an ancient Germanic tribe that inhabited regions of modern-day France, Belgium, and parts of the Netherlands.
The earliest known use of the name Francisco can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it was recorded in ancient Roman texts. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly after the birth of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), the founder of the Franciscan Order and one of the most revered saints in Christianity.
One of the earliest notable bearers of the name Francisco was Francisco de Asís (1182-1226), better known as St. Francis of Assisi. He was a Catholic friar and preacher renowned for his devotion to poverty, humility, and his love for nature and animals.
Another significant historical figure was Francisco Pizarro (c. 1471-1541), a Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru. His expedition and subsequent colonization of the region had a profound impact on the history of South America.
In the realm of art, Francisco Goya (1746-1828) was a renowned Spanish painter and printmaker, renowned for his influential works depicting the Peninsular War and the aftermath of the Napoleonic era.
Francisco de Quevedo (1580-1645) was a prominent Spanish poet, satirist, and playwright of the Baroque era, known for his witty and satirical works that criticized the societal norms of his time.
Francisco de Vitoria (c. 1483-1546) was a Spanish Renaissance philosopher and theologian who is considered a founder of the tradition of international law and recognized as one of the first thinkers to advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples.
The name Francisco has been widely used across various cultures and languages, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where it remains a popular choice for boys to this day.
People
Francsico + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Francsico as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Francsico: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Francsico?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Francsico going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Francsico a common name?
We classify Francsico as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Francsico most popular?
The single biggest year for Francsico was 1987, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Francsico is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Francsico in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Francsico a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Francsico in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Francsico still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Francsico in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Francsico can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Francsico?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.