Total births
161
Girls' name · since 1941
Francetta
Since 1941, U.S. Social Security records show 161 babies named Francetta, peaking in 1952. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 161
- total births
- 1941–1971
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
161 girls have been named Francetta since 1941, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Francetta has been recorded 161 times among girls since 1941, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 1971.
- 161 total births
- 1941–1971 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
161 girls have been named Francetta since 1941, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1971.
- 161
- total births
- 1941–1971
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Francetta was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
15 babies were named Francetta in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
Francetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Francetta's SSA record in two at 1960 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1948, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1952 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Francetta at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1952
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Francetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–1971
- Peak year (1952)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Francetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Francetta's strongest decade.
72 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Francetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 23
1940s
23 births
- 1950s
1950s
55 births
- 1960s
1960s
72 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 72 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Francetta? ▼
Since 1941, Social Security records show 161 babies named Francetta. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1952, with 15 births.
When was Francetta most popular? ▼
Francetta was most popular in the 1960s decade with 72 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
How long has the name Francetta been used? ▼
Francetta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1941, spanning 31 years of data through 1971.
What names are similar to Francetta? ▼
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 Francetta's data
- Francetta's decade-level peak was the 1960s (72 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Francetta
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Francetta
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Francesca Girl
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Francis Girl
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Compare Francetta side by side: Francetta vs Frances Francetta vs Frankie Francetta 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, 1941–1971 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Francetta: Baby Name Since 1941 - 161 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/francetta. 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 Francetta 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.