Franklin
boy name#359 in 2025Franklin entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #33 in 1933, ranks #359 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#359
rank today
#33
peak (1933)
909
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #127 |
| 1890s | #157 |
| 1900s | #165 |
| 1910s | #136 |
| 1920s | #135 |
| 1930s | #86 |
| 1940s | #125 |
| 1950s | #166 |
| 1960s | #194 |
| 1970s | #232 |
| 1980s | #268 |
| 1990s | #351 |
| 2000s | #468 |
| 2010s | #464 |
| 2020s | #395 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Franklin has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 77,500 people named Franklin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Franklin alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 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 ranks #359 among US boy names in 2025, with 909 babies given the name.
- When was the name Franklin most popular?
- Franklin peaked in 1933, reaching #33 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Franklin with classmates?
- Franklin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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