Boy · #8,700 in 2026

Franciscus

Current Rank
#8,700
Peak Rank
#8,700 (1993)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1993
First Year
1993
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#8700
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Franciscus

Franciscus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 5 Franciscuss were born — ranking #8,700 that year. As of 2026, Franciscus ranks #8,700 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Franciscuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Franciscus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franciscus

What does the name Franciscus mean?
Franciscus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Franciscus in 2026?
In 2026, Franciscus ranks #8,700 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Franciscus most popular?
Franciscus reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #8,700 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Franciscus a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Franciscus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Franciscus?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Franciscus include Andrewmichael, Astley, Chansler. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Franciscus

Franciscus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Franciscus's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #8,700. Use the chart and map above to compare Franciscus'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.