Frisco
A diminutive of the male name Francisco, which derives from Germanic elements meaning "free man".
Name Census estimates that about 168 living Americans carry the first name Frisco. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Frisco today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Frisco births was 1986 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Frisco. 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.
People living today
168
~ 1 in 2,040,204 Americans
Peak year
1986
25 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,393
Tracked since 1984
Census
Frisco in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 253 people with the first name Frisco, which placed it at #32,947 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,947
National first-name rank
People counted
253
253 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
25.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Frisco
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Frisco is Hispanic at 25.3%. The next largest groups are White (24.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (20.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Frisco described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Frisco at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino25.3% · 64
- White24.9% · 63
- Asian and Pacific Islander20.6% · 52
- Black or African American18.2% · 46
- Two or more races5.9% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.1% · 13
Popularity
Frisco: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Frisco from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 95 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Frisco 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 Frisco during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Friscos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Frisco
The given name Frisco is believed to have originated from the Italian language, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is thought to be a shortened form or diminutive of the name Francesco, which itself is derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman" or "free man."
The earliest recorded use of the name Frisco can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records from the city of Florence. It is possible that the name was initially used as a nickname or informal version of Francesco, as was common practice in that era.
In the 15th century, the name Frisco gained wider recognition and usage throughout Italy, particularly among the merchant and artisan classes. It is believed that the name was associated with a sense of freedom and independence, which may have contributed to its popularity.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the name Frisco was Frisco da Volterra, an Italian sculptor and architect who lived between 1390 and 1457. He was renowned for his work on the Duomo di Siena and other prominent buildings in the region.
Another historical figure with the name Frisco was Frisco Morone, an Italian condottiero (mercenary captain) who lived from 1472 to 1528. He fought in various military campaigns across Italy and gained a reputation for his tactical skills and leadership.
In the 16th century, the name Frisco was carried by Frisco Salviati, an Italian cardinal and diplomat who lived from 1510 to 1563. He played a significant role in the Council of Trent and was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation.
During the Renaissance period, the name Frisco was also associated with artists and intellectuals. One notable example is Frisco Zuccari, an Italian painter and architect who lived from 1539 to 1609. He was known for his work in churches and palaces across Rome and was a member of the prestigious Accademia di San Luca.
In the 18th century, Frisco Geminiani, an Italian composer and violinist who lived from 1687 to 1762, achieved fame for his instrumental compositions and his contributions to the development of the violin concerto.
While the name Frisco has its roots in Italy, it has also been used in other parts of the world, particularly in areas with strong Italian cultural influences. However, its usage has generally remained limited, and it is considered a relatively rare given name in modern times.
People
Frisco + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Frisco 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
Frisco: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Frisco?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 168 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Frisco 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 2,040,204 US residents.
Is Frisco a common name?
We classify Frisco as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 174 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Frisco most popular?
The single biggest year for Frisco was 1986, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Frisco is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Frisco in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 253 people with the name Frisco, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,947 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Frisco in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Frisco?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Frisco leans strongly male. 248 people counted with this name were male (98.0%), compared with 5 female bearers (2.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Frisco?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Frisco is Hispanic at 25.3%. The next largest groups are White (24.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (20.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Frisco most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Frisco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 25.3% (64 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Frisco in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Frisco a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Frisco 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 Frisco still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Frisco 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 Frisco 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.
How many Americans are named Frisco?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.