Paco, of Spanish origin, is a familiar form of Francisco, meaning 'freeholder' or 'from France'. It has gained popularity as an independent given name, often used in Spain and Latin America.
"The name Paco has seen peaks and valleys in popularity over the past six decades, with the highest number of births occurring most recently in 2019 (8 births) and 2007 (18 births). There have been periods of consistent naming trends, such as a stretch from 1984 to 1986 where Paco was given to 7 newborns annually. However, the totals fluctuate greatly throughout the years, with some decades showing a decline in popularity. Overall, there have been 316 births named Paco since 1960."