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

Popularity of Fransisco by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Fransisco is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Fransisco.

The history of the first name Fransisco

The name Fransisco originated from the Latin name Franciscus, which was derived from the Germanic name Franko. The name Franko itself was derived from the Germanic word "frankon," meaning "free" or "freedom-loving." The name Fransisco is the Spanish and Portuguese variant of the name Franciscus.

The name Franciscus gained popularity in the Middle Ages due to its association with St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian Catholic friar and preacher who founded the Franciscan Order. St. Francis of Assisi was born in 1181 or 1182 and died in 1226. His birth name was Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, but he became known as Francesco (the Italian version of Franciscus) after renouncing his wealthy family's inheritance to live a life of poverty and service to the church.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Fransisco can be found in the Spanish Golden Age playwright and poet, Francisco de Quevedo (1580-1645). He was a prominent figure in the Spanish literature of the 17th century and is known for his satirical works, including "El Buscón" and "Sueños."

Another notable figure with the name Fransisco was Francisco Pizarro (c. 1476-1541), the Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Inca Empire in present-day Peru. His expedition and capture of the Inca ruler Atahualpa in 1532 marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in South America.

In the realm of art, Francisco Goya (1746-1828) was a renowned Spanish painter and printmaker whose works depicted the social and political turmoil of his time. His famous paintings include "The Third of May 1808" and "The Nude Maja," which challenged the conventions of the time.

Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) was a Venezuelan revolutionary who played a crucial role in the Spanish American wars of independence. He sought to liberate the Spanish colonies in the Americas and is considered a precursor to Simón Bolívar's efforts in the independence movement.

Finally, Francisco Vázquez de Coronado (c. 1510-1554) was a Spanish explorer who led one of the first expeditions from Mexico into the present-day southwestern United States in search of the legendary Seven Cities of Gold. Although he did not find the cities, his expedition led to the exploration and documentation of vast territories, including the Grand Canyon.

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