Gianfranco
Every Gianfranco since 1965 — 1,057 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gianfranco
Gianfranco is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,029 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 1,057 American babies have been named Gianfranco. Its peak came in 2002, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gianfranco stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gianfranco year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,029 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,953 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,437 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,097 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,786 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,000 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,324 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,385 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,165 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,675 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,919 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,597 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,247 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,051 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,149 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,565 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,667 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,513 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,539 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,180 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,974 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,761 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,874 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,524 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2,708 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,351 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,872 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,647 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,852 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,705 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,128 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,118 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gianfranco
- Gianfranco Zola Soccer player · b. 1966
- Gianfranco Ferré Fashion designer · 1944–2007
- Gianfranco Terenzi Politician · b. 1941
- Gianfranco Ravasi Religious figure · b. 1942
- Gianfranco Fini Politician · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gianfranco in 2025?
Gianfranco ranked #10,029 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gianfranco?
1,057 babies have been named Gianfranco in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gianfranco most popular?
Gianfranco peaked in 2002, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Gianfranco a boy or girl name?
Gianfranco is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gianfranco rising or falling?
Gianfranco is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gianfranco?
Well-known people named Gianfranco include Gianfranco Zola (soccer player), Gianfranco Ferré (fashion designer), Gianfranco Terenzi (politician).