Franco
boy name#746 in 2025Franco entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #702 in 2016, ranks #746 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1923–2025
#746
rank today
#702
peak (2016)
348
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3436 |
| 1930s | #3232 |
| 1940s | #3010 |
| 1950s | #2529 |
| 1960s | #1353 |
| 1970s | #1016 |
| 1980s | #1092 |
| 1990s | #1285 |
| 2000s | #1003 |
| 2010s | #846 |
| 2020s | #820 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Franco has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 8,800 people named Franco are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Franco alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Franco in 2025?
- Franco ranks #746 among US boy names in 2025, with 348 babies given the name.
- When was the name Franco most popular?
- Franco peaked in 2016, reaching #702 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Franco with classmates?
- Franco will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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