Franklin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Free Landowner; Nobleman
Background: The name Franklin originates from the Old French term 'franc,' meaning 'free,' combined with the suffix '-lin.' In English, the name was used to denote a freeholder or landowner, particularly someone of noble birth in the medieval sense, gaining popularity in Britain during the Middle Ages.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#239
Total births
141,588
Most popular decade
1930s
(79,554 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+64 ranks)
Years in Top 100
9
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 120
- First year rank
- #112
- Peak year
- 1933
- Peak year births
- 5,363
- Peak rank
- #33
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 840
- Recent rank
- #385
Female
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,618
- Peak year
- 1933
- Peak year births
- 24
- Peak rank
- #1,513
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 13
- Recent rank
- #7,937
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).