boy's name
Franciszek
frahn-CHEE-shek (Polish)
- Origin Polish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 10
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 2,353
Ireland
#441
2025 births
Franciszek is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Franciszek is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2018, when 137 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 17,565 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2005.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Franciszek Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 1,007 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 400 |
How Popular Is Franciszek?
In 2025, Franciszek was given to 30 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Franciszek Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Franciszek
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Franciszek Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Franciszek over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Franciszek
- Polish frahn-CHEE-shek
Franciszek in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Franciszek
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Franciszek — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Franciszek
How popular is the name Franciszek?
In 2025, Franciszek was given to 30 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Franciszek a girl's or a boy's name?
Franciszek is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Franciszek?
Franciszek has 3 syllables.
When was Franciszek most popular?
Franciszek peaked in 2018, when 137 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Franciszek a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Franciszek currently ranks #441 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.