How old is someone named Francisco?
The average Francisco is 33 years old.
Half of all living Franciscos are between 20 and 45.
When was Francisco popular?
Francisco has never really gone out of style. Parents have chosen it every year for more than a century; its busiest year was 1993.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 427 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,658 | 0 |
| 1920s | 4,333 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,387 | 390 |
| 1940s | 4,192 | 1,900 |
| 1950s | 7,371 | 4,900 |
| 1960s | 8,673 | 7,100 |
| 1970s | 14,803 | 13,000 |
| 1980s | 20,293 | 19,000 |
| 1990s | 28,951 | 28,000 |
| 2000s | 26,580 | 26,000 |
| 2010s | 15,283 | 15,000 |
| 2020s | 6,753 | 6,700 |
How many Franciscos are still alive?
About 120,000 Franciscos are alive in the US today. That's 86% of the roughly 140,000 babies named Francisco since 1880.
Most Franciscos ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Francisco?
About one in three living Franciscos are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Francisco an old name?
Somewhat. Francisco is older than 57 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 Francisco will be 47 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Francisco a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.4% of living Franciscos are men.
Names the same age as Francisco
NAME TWIN
Francisco's name twin is Guillermo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Guillermo's age curve is the closest match to Francisco's: 97% alike.
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Questions about the name Francisco
How old is the average Francisco?
The average Francisco in the US is 33 years old. The median is 31, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Francisco?
About 120,000 Franciscos are alive in the US today, out of roughly 140,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Francisco most popular?
In 1993, when about 3,000 baby boys were named Francisco.
Is Francisco a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 32% of living Franciscos, 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