Girl · #5,061 in 2026

Francese

Francese is an Italian surname meaning "French". Notable people with this surname include:Angela Francese (1950–2025), Italian politician Antonio Francese (1899–1979), Uruguayan Army general and politician of Italian descent Mario Francese (1925–1979), Italian crime reporter Paula Francese, American politician Peter Francese, American demographic trends expert and writer of Italian descent

Current Rank
#5,061
Peak Rank
#4,011 (1922)
Total Babies
22
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1916
First Year
1924
Last Year
1922
Peak Year
#4011
Peak Rank
22
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Francese

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Francese is an Italian surname meaning "French". Notable people with this surname include:Angela Francese (1950–2025), Italian politician Antonio Francese (1899–1979), Uruguayan Army general and politician of Italian descent Mario Francese (1925–1979), Italian crime reporter Paula Francese, American politician Peter Francese, American demographic trends expert and writer of Italian descent

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The Story of Francese

Francese first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 7 Franceses were born — ranking #4,011 that year. As of 2026, Francese ranks #5,061 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Franceses have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Francese

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

  • Franchisee
  • Franzese
  • Franchise
  • Frenchies
  • Franchize
  • Franchised
  • Frenches
  • Franchisees
  • Franchiser
  • Franchisor
  • Franceschi
  • Frenzy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Francese

What does the name Francese mean?
Francese is an Italian surname meaning "French". Notable people with this surname include:Angela Francese (1950–2025), Italian politician Antonio Francese (1899–1979), Uruguayan Army general and politician of Italian descent Mario Francese (1925–1979), Italian crime reporter Paula Francese, American politician Peter Francese, American demographic trends expert and writer of Italian descent
How popular is Francese in 2026?
In 2026, Francese ranks #5,061 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Francese most popular?
Francese reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #4,011 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Francese a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Francese is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Francese?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Francese include Deller, Beedie, Euda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Francese

Francese is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Francese's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #4,011. Use the chart and map above to compare Francese'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.