Francesca

Meaning of Francesca

From France or French woman.

Francesca has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Francesca

Francesca is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #307 in 2025 from #406 in 2000.

Notable people named Francesca

• Francesca Eastwood
  Actress and model
• Francesca Annis
  English actress
• Francesca Schiavone
  Italian tennis player
• Francesca da Rimini
  Medieval Italian noblewoman
• Francesca Comencini
  Italian film director

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Questions about the name Francesca

What does the name Francesca mean?

Francesca means from france or french woman, and it comes from Italian origins.

Is Francesca a boy's or a girl's name?

Francesca is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Francesca?

In 2025, Francesca ranked #307 for girls, up from #314 the year before.

When was Francesca most popular?

Francesca peaked at #307 in 2025.