Francisco
- Meaning
- Free man
- Origin
- Portuguese, Spanish
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What does Francisco mean?
Francisco means “free man”.
Francisco is used in Spanish and Portuguese and belongs to the Francis name family, with the recorded meaning “free man.”
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Francisco yet.
How popular is Francisco?
United States · 2025Explore how often Francisco is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #322 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Francisco
- 1,069 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 3.5% Fewer than 2024
Francisco over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #322 | 1,069 |
| 2024 | Boys | #306 | 1,108 |
| 2023 | Boys | #297 | 1,122 |
| 2022 | Boys | #288 | 1,184 |
| 2021 | Boys | #296 | 1,122 |
| 2020 | Boys | #296 | 1,148 |
| 2019 | Boys | #275 | 1,302 |
| 2018 | Boys | #285 | 1,240 |
| 2017 | Boys | #259 | 1,403 |
| 2016 | Boys | #253 | 1,447 |
| 2015 | Boys | #247 | 1,483 |
| 2014 | Boys | #232 | 1,601 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Charles
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Free man
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Unisex- Meaning
- Free man
Shares the recorded meaning “free man” with Francisco.
Carlos
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Free man
Shares the recorded meaning “free man” with Francisco.
Carlo
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Free man
Shares the recorded meaning “free man” with Francisco.
Carl
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Free man
Shares the recorded meaning “free man” with Francisco.
Mateo
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Gift of God
Shares an origin with Francisco.
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