Francisca
Francisca: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Francisca
- A female given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin], equivalent to English Frances.
Etymology
From Portuguese and Spanish Francisca, from Latin Francisca. Doublet of Frances and Francesca.
How popular is Francisca?
Since 1880, 12,582 girls and 61 boys in the U.S. have been named Francisca (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #482 in 1902. Its highest rank for boys was #3578 in 1927. In 2025, 56 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Francisca
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Francisca
Sister and brother names that share Francisca's Portuguese or from Spanish roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Francisca FAQ
What does the name Francisca mean?
A female given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin], equivalent to English Frances. From Portuguese and Spanish Francisca, from Latin Francisca. Doublet of Frances and Francesca.
What is the origin of the name Francisca?
Francisca is listed as a name of Portuguese or from Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Francisca?
Since 1880, 12,582 girls and 61 boys in the U.S. have been named Francisca (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #482 in 1902. Its highest rank for boys was #3578 in 1927. In 2025, 56 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Francisca a boy or girl name?
Francisca is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,582 girls and 61 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.