How old is someone named Francesco?
The average Francesco is 30 years old.
Half of all living Francescos are between 15 and 44.
When was Francesco popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Francesco peaked around 1914, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 24 | 0 |
| 1910s | 286 | 0 |
| 1920s | 202 | 0 |
| 1930s | 106 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 66 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 282 | 190 |
| 1960s | 503 | 410 |
| 1970s | 998 | 900 |
| 1980s | 1,064 | 1,000 |
| 1990s | 1,337 | 1,300 |
| 2000s | 1,478 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 1,256 | 1,200 |
| 2020s | 844 | 840 |
How many Francescos are still alive?
About 7,400 Francescos are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 8,400 babies named Francesco since 1906.
Most Francescos ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Francesco?
About one in three living Francescos are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 17%
- Millennial 24%
- Gen Z 30%
- Gen Alpha 23%
Is Francesco an old name?
Somewhat. Francesco is older than 51 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Francesco will be 38 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Francesco a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Francescos are men.
Names the same age as Francesco
NAME TWIN
Francesco's name twin is Rafael. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rafael's age curve is the closest match to Francesco's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Francesco
How old is the average Francesco?
The average Francesco in the US is 30 years old. The median is 28, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Francesco?
About 7,400 Francescos are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,400 babies given the name since 1906.
When was the name Francesco most popular?
In 2006, when about 170 baby boys were named Francesco.
Is Francesco a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 30% of living Francescos, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this