Franciszek
Boy name · 157 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Franciszek: 157 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 16 births in 2018.
The name Franciszek is the Polish form of Francis, ultimately derived from the Latin *Franciscus*, meaning “Frenchman” or “free one.” Its most famous bearer is arguably Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, who was christened with Franciszek as his second name in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi, a choice that echoed his deep devotion. In the world of science, Franciszek Rychnowski was a notable 19th-century Polish engineer and inventor. While no major places bear the name directly, the root *Franciscus* connects it to San Francisco in California and the Italian town of Assisi. A particularly poignant Scottish link exists: the name gained a small but steady presence in Scotland following waves of Polish migration during World War II.
Boy 18 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201816 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 157since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 45%vs prior 5y