Francesca
Meaning: Free woman, from France
Origin: Italian
Gender: Girl
Rank in France: #746
Total births: 3,478
History: Italian form of Frances meaning free woman. Francesca surged in France in the 2000s-2010s. Dante's Francesca da Rimini is one of literature's most tragic love stories. The name brings Italian literary passion to French culture.
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| Current rank (2021) | #879 |
| Babies named Francesca in 2021 | 36 |
| Total recorded in France | 3,464 |
| Peak year | 2007 (92 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #325 |
| Years in records | 1902–2021 (102 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 112 spots |
Frequently asked about Francesca
What does the name Francesca mean?
Francesca means “Free woman, from France” from Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Francesca?
Francesca has Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “Free woman, from France”.
How popular is Francesca in France?
Francesca ranked #879 in France in 2021 — given to 36 babies that year.
When was Francesca most popular?
Francesca peaked in 2007 with 92 babies registered that year in France.
Is Francesca a boy or girl name?
Francesca is predominantly a girls' name in France — over 90% of Francescas in registered births are female.
Is the name Francesca rising or falling in popularity?
Francesca has fallen 112 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #767 in 2016 to #879 in 2021.
How long has Francesca been recorded in France?
Francesca appears in birth records in France across 102 years — from 1902 through 2021.