girl's name
Francina
fran-SEE-nuh (English)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,731
Francina is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Francina is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1950, when 46 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Francina Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 99 |
| 1930s | 129 |
| 1940s | 211 |
| 1950s | 339 |
| 1960s | 344 |
| 1970s | 197 |
| 1980s | 151 |
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Francina?
In 2016, Francina was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Francina Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Francina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Francina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Francina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Francina
- English fran-SEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Francina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Francina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Francina
How popular is the name Francina?
In 2016, Francina was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Francina a girl's or a boy's name?
Francina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Francina?
Francina has 3 syllables.
When was Francina most popular?
Francina peaked in 1950, when 46 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.