#3852024 rank
1933peak year
134,787babies named Franklin since 1880
▲ +14%5-year trend
Franklin popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Franklin mean?
An English status surname from Middle English frankeleyn, 'free landholder', a landowner of free but not noble birth. Given presidential polish by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Franklin
Same era, same vibe — if you like Franklin, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Franklins
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, US president
Spellings & variants
FranklynFrank
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