Francisco, originating from the Spanish language, is derived from the Latin name Franciscus. It translates to 'freeholder' or 'from France', signifying a connection to French origins. Traditionally, Francisco has been widely used in Spain and its former colonies, particularly in South America and the Philippines. In recent years, it has gained popularity beyond these regions, becoming more common globally as an attractive and distinctive given name for males.
The name Francisco experienced a notable increase in popularity between 1984 and 1985, with twice as many births recorded in the latter year (10) compared to the former (5). However, this spike was not sustained in subsequent years, as the number of births decreased to 6 in 1993. Overall, from 1954 to 1993, there were a total of 26 births with the name Francisco.