Francisco
Peaked at #114 nationally in 1991, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Francisco has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Francisco — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2879
in 1979
Last ranked
#15768
in 2006
Years tracked
76
1916–2006
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Francisco reached its peak popularity for girls in 1979, ranking #2879 nationally with 30 babies given the name that year.
Francisco hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2006, when it stood at #15768.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #15,768 | 6 |
| 2005 | #11,199 | 9 |
| 2004 | #10,989 | 9 |
| 2003 | #11,671 | 8 |
| 2002 | #16,301 | 5 |
| 2001 | #8,963 | 11 |
| 2000 | #8,204 | 12 |
| 1999 | #6,612 | 15 |
Francisco — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#114
in 1991
Current rank
#307
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Francisco reached its peak popularity for boys in 1991, ranking #114 nationally with 2,906 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #232 (2014) to #307 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Francisco ranks #307 nationally for boys, with 1,104 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #307 | 1,104 |
| 2023 | #297 | 1,122 |
| 2022 | #288 | 1,184 |
| 2021 | #296 | 1,120 |
| 2020 | #296 | 1,147 |
| 2019 | #275 | 1,302 |
| 2018 | #285 | 1,240 |
| 2017 | #259 | 1,402 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Francisco most popular?
Francisco was most popular in 1991, when it ranked #114 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Francisco becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Francisco?
At least 142,071 babies have been recorded with the name Francisco in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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