Franklin
girl nameFranklin entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1513 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1513
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3786 |
| 1920s | #3576 |
| 1930s | #2201 |
| 1940s | #3469 |
| 1950s | #4344 |
| 1960s | #4561 |
| 1970s | #6941 |
| 1980s | #7379 |
| 1990s | #11757 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
| 2010s | #13306 |
| 2020s | #11133 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Franklin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Franklin alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Franklin in 2025?
- Franklin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Franklin most popular?
- Franklin peaked in 1933, reaching #1513 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Franklin with classmates?
- Franklin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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