Franklin
Franklin is of English origin, derived from a medieval surname meaning 'free landowner' or 'freeman.' The name carries connotations of independence, prosperity, and dignified social standing from its historical roots.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 948. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 520
- 2012: 495
- 2013: 551
- 2014: 664
- 2015: 690
- 2016: 745
- 2017: 710
- 2018: 693
- 2019: 739
- 2020: 718
- 2021: 801
- 2022: 788
- 2023: 784
- 2024: 841
- 2025: 909
- 2026 (projected): 948
Good to Know
- •Strong historical and presidential associations in American culture
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Versatile name that works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Classic feel without being overly common in recent generations
Similar Names
Famous People
Franklin D. Roosevelt
32nd U.S. President
Benjamin Franklin
Founding Father and inventor
Franklin Pierce
14th U.S. President
Aretha Franklin
Queen of Soul (surname reference)
Statistics
141,728
Total births since 1880
1933
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