Francesco
Boy name · #1331 in 2025 · Uniqueness 64/100
In 2025, 145 baby boys were named Francesco, placing it at #1331 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1340, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,414 boys born in 2025 was named Francesco.
Babies named Francesco per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 119-year story
Francesco first appears in the Social Security records in 1906, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 166 boys were named Francesco — good for #1073 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Francesco in class?
Francesco scores 64 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Francesco is most common
Geography matters for names, and Francesco is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Francescos were NY (34), FL (16), NJ (15), IL (12), CA (9). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Francesco
Statistically, parents drawn to Francesco tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Marcelino, Rogelio, Octavio, Bernardo, and Giancarlo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Francesco | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 145 | #1328 |
| 2024 | 160 | #1241 |
| 2023 | 147 | #1300 |
| 2022 | 128 | #1425 |
| 2021 | 130 | #1407 |
| 2020 | 134 | #1335 |
| 2019 | 107 | #1564 |
| 2018 | 122 | #1431 |
| 2017 | 120 | #1433 |
| 2016 | 137 | #1313 |
| 2015 | 131 | #1340 |
| 2014 | 144 | #1251 |
| 2013 | 121 | #1387 |
| 2012 | 119 | #1398 |
| 2011 | 138 | #1250 |
| 2010 | 117 | #1415 |
| 2009 | 151 | #1191 |
| 2008 | 127 | #1348 |
| 2007 | 153 | #1157 |
| 2006 | 166 | #1073 |
| 2005 | 161 | #1041 |
| 2004 | 143 | #1101 |
| 2003 | 142 | #1090 |
| 2002 | 148 | #1033 |
| 2001 | 139 | #1049 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Francesco a popular boy name?
Francesco ranked #1331 among boys in 2025 with 145 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1340.
When was the name Francesco most popular?
Francesco peaked in 2006, when 166 American boys received the name (ranked #1073 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Francesco?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,414 newborn American boys was named Francesco. It scores 64/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.