Francesca sits comfortably in the UK charts at #102 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#102
US Rank #314
About the Name Francesca
Francesca is holding steady in the rankings at #102. It reached its peak of #53 in 1998 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 22 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Francesca is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #314 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Francesca
Unlikely. With around 455 UK babies named Francesca per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Francesca in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Francesca has held a stable position around #102 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #53 in 1998 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Francesca is more popular in the UK (#102) than in the US (#314). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Francesca include: Francesca Albanese — Francesca Paola Albanese is an Italian legal scholar and expert on human rights.; Francesca Pace — Francesca Pace is an Italian tennis player.; Francesca Reggiani — Francesca Reggiani is an Italian actress and comedian, whose career spans over four decades on stage and screen..
Francesca appears in the US top 500 at #314 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
455
UK babies named Francesca (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 10 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Francesca
Likely around 1 other Francesca in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Francesca Paola Albanese is an Italian legal scholar and expert on human rights. She has served as the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories since 1 May 2022; initially appointed for a three-year term, she was confirmed for another three years in April 2025.
Francesca Pace is an Italian tennis player. She made her debut at a WTA 250 tournament when she played in the women's doubles at the 2022 Emilia-Romagna Open.
Francesca Maria Barbara Donner was the inaugural First Lady of South Korea, from 1948 to 1960, as the second wife of Syngman Rhee, the first president of South Korea.
Constance Francesca Gabor Hilton, known as Francesca Hilton, was an American actress and comedian, member of the Hilton family. She was the only child of Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton and his second wife, actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Francesca Hong is a Democratic politician and former chef from Madison, Wisconsin. She is currently a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 76th Assembly district since 2021.