Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Franca

Name: Popularity of the name Franca in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Franca, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,244

Peak Rank

#2,874 (1971)

Total Babies

384

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1947

First Year

2021

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#2874

Peak Rank

384

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Franca

Franca first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1947, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 24 Francas were born — ranking #2,874 that year. As of 2026, Franca ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 384 Francas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Franca

Phonetically similar names — useful when Franca is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Franca

What does the name Franca mean?

Franca is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1947. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Franca in 2026?

In 2026, Franca ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Franca most popular?

Franca reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #2,874 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Franca most popular?

Franca has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Franca.

Is Franca a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Franca is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Franca?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Franca include Letta, Davette, Errica. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Franca

Franca is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1947 and has accumulated 384 births in the dataset. Franca's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #2,874. Use the chart and map above to compare Franca's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.