Francisco is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1199 in 1999 with 11 recorded births. This places Francisco in the top 31% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 46 births ranking #743. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 15.4%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 27,567 boys born was named Francisco. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Francis and shares the same broad meaning family linked with the Franks and with freedom. It has a warm, established, and very international feel.
The name has been used across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking worlds for centuries and remains one of the enduring classics there. Its history combines saintly tradition with broad everyday use.