Franklin
Male name · ↓ Falling
64,891
Total Births
1933
Peak Year
#409
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Franklin
Franklin is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1930s with significant usage. Approximately 64,891 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,323 births |
| 1890s | 2,254 births |
| 1900s | 2,632 births |
| 1910s | 5,179 births |
| 1920s | 6,034 births |
| 1930s | 12,064 births |
| 1940s | 8,061 births |
| 1950s | 6,914 births |
| 1960s | 5,515 births |
| 1970s | 3,721 births |
| 1980s | 3,198 births |
| 1990s | 2,760 births |
| 2000s | 2,044 births |
| 2010s | 1,545 births |
| 2020s | 647 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Franklin?
Franklin has been given to 64,891 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1933 with 2,500 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #409.
Is Franklin a boy or girl name?
Franklin is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Franklin most popular?
Franklin was most popular in 1933, when 2,500 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Franklin?
Franklin first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).