Francesca
Francesca: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɹænˈsɛskə/ · /fɹænˈt͡ʃɛskə/
Meaning and origin of Francesca
Root meaning: “Frances”
- A female given name from Italian, equivalent to English Frances.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Francesca (“Frances”), the feminine form of Francesco (“Francis”), from Late Latin Franciscus, from Francia (“France”) + -iscus (“-ish”). Doublet of Frances and Francisca.
How popular is Francesca?
Since 1880, 35,331 girls and 33 boys in the U.S. have been named Francesca (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #307 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #5153 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #307 for girls, with 984 babies given the name.
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Francesca FAQ
What does the name Francesca mean?
Francesca traces back to a root meaning "Frances". A female given name from Italian, equivalent to English Frances. Borrowed from Italian Francesca (“Frances”), the feminine form of Francesco (“Francis”), from Late Latin Franciscus, from Francia (“France”) + -iscus (“-ish”). Doublet of Frances and Francisca.
What is the origin of the name Francesca?
Francesca is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Francesca?
Since 1880, 35,331 girls and 33 boys in the U.S. have been named Francesca (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #307 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #5153 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #307 for girls, with 984 babies given the name.
Is Francesca a boy or girl name?
Francesca is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 35,331 girls and 33 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.