Total births
384
Girls' name · since 1947
Franca
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 384 babies named Franca, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 384
- total births
- 1947–2021
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
384 girls have been named Franca since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Franca has been recorded 384 times among girls since 1947, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2021.
- 384 total births
- 1947–2021 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
384 girls have been named Franca since 1947, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2021.
- 384
- total births
- 1947–2021
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Franca was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
24 babies were named Franca in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Franca's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Franca's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Franca at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Franca popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2021
- Peak year (1971)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Franca by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Franca's strongest decade.
150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Franca births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s
1960s
149 births
- 1970s
1970s
150 births
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 150 births (39% of all-time use).
Franca by state
Where Franca concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 118 | 30.7% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.3% |
New York share of Franca's total US births 30.7%
Even split
118 of 384 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Franca? ▼
Franca has been given to 384 babies in the U.S. since 1947, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 24 babies were born in 1971, its single highest year.
When was Franca most popular? ▼
Franca was most popular in the 1970s decade with 150 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Franca most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Franca are New York (118 births), Illinois (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Franca been used? ▼
Franca has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 75 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Franca? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Frances, Frankie, Francine, Francesca, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Franca's data
- Franca's decade-level peak was the 1970s (150 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Francas (118 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Franca
Nearby Names Like Franca
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Franca
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Francesca Girl
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Francis Girl
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Compare Franca side by side: Franca vs Frances Franca vs Frankie Franca vs Francine
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Franca: Baby Name Since 1947 - 384 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/franca. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Franca draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.