Francisco is a name of Spanish origin that means "free man." It was originally used as a title for those who were born into freedom rather than being born slaves or servants. The name has been popular in Spain and Latin America for centuries, but it became particularly well-known during the reign of King Francisco I of Spain (1793-1833). Today, Francisco is still a popular choice among parents looking to give their child a strong, traditional name with a rich history behind it.
The name Francisco has been given to boys born in the United States over a span of nearly a century, from 1916 to 2006. The statistics show that the popularity of this name has varied significantly over time.
In the early years, between 1916 and 1938, Francisco was a relatively uncommon name with fewer than ten births per year on average. However, starting in the late 1930s, there was an increase in its popularity, reaching a peak of 32 births in 1990.
After this peak, the number of newborn boys named Francisco began to decline steadily. Between 1995 and 2006, the annual births of boys with this name fluctuated between six and nine per year, indicating a significant drop from its previous highs.
Overall, over the course of ninety-one years, Francisco was given to a total of 954 baby boys in the United States. This data shows that while Francisco has not been among the most popular names in America, it has nevertheless been consistently present throughout much of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.