Francesca
5 countries#307 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Francesca was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
35,364 births recorded 1895–2025 · currently #307 · peaked in 2025 with 984 births
Most common in: New York, California, New Jersey, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
18,558 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #193 · peaked in 1998 with 1,087 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
17,437 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #110 · peaked in 1998 with 1,052 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,500 births recorded 1902–2022 · currently #1148 · peaked in 2007 with 92 births
Most common in: 20, Paris, Nord, Guadeloupe, Martinique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
940 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #191 · peaked in 1990 with 33 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
181 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #205 · peaked in 1998 with 12 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Francesca’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #423 | — |
| 2007 | #472 | ↓49 |
| 2008 | #488 | ↓16 |
| 2009 | #465 | ↑23 |
| 2010 | #494 | ↓29 |
| 2011 | #497 | ↓3 |
| 2012 | #483 | ↑14 |
| 2013 | #422 | ↑61 |
| 2014 | #425 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #429 | ↓4 |
| 2016 | #425 | ↑4 |
| 2017 | #432 | ↓7 |
| 2018 | #467 | ↓35 |
| 2019 | #489 | ↓22 |
| 2020 | #455 | ↑34 |
| 2021 | #424 | ↑31 |
| 2022 | #387 | ↑37 |
| 2023 | #374 | ↑13 |
| 2024 | #315 | ↑59 |
| 2025 | #307 | ↑8 |
Frequently asked questions about Francesca
Is Francesca a popular name?
Yes — Francesca currently ranks #307 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Francesca more common for boys or girls?
Francesca is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Francesca most popular?
Francesca peaked in 2025 in United States, with 984 recorded births that year.
Is Francesca rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Francesca’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1299 in 1895 to #307 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Francesca?
At least 57,422 babies have been recorded with the name Francesca across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Francesca popular in more than one country?
Yes — Francesca appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Francesca?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Francesca include Elaine, Joanna, Octavia, Harlow.
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