Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Francisco.
National Rank (2025)
#322
All-Time Peak Rank
#114 (1991)
Total U.S. Births
142,192
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Francisco Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Francisco
According to SSA data, Francisco achieved its highest historical rank of #114 in 1991. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1993 with 2,967 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 27.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Francisco scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-27.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,967Births in 1993
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:215
1890s:227
1900s:427
1910s:1,643
1920s:4,281
1930s:3,331
1940s:4,164
1950s:7,319
1960s:8,583
1970s:14,642
1980s:20,082
1990s:28,722
2000s:26,520
2010s:15,283
2020s:6,753
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesFran-ci-sco
Letter Count9 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.
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