Frank
MeaningFrenchman, free · English form of Francis
- US rank
- #513
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #6 in 1895
584 babies were named Frank in the US in 2025. It has dropped 85 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,925 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Frank, 584 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Frank would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFrank has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Franks, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1895, when it ranked #6. Today it's #513, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowFrank was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 1,150 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,925.
- TrendFrank has slipped 85 places over the last five years and now sits at #513. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedFrank is most popular in Maine, where it ranks #206, followed by New Jersey (#244) and Connecticut (#249). It's in the top 1,000 in 29 states.
- MeaningFrank is an English form of Francis, which means “Frenchman, free”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Frank
Frank is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “Frenchman, free”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with F and ending in “-ank”. US birth records list Frank for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1895, when it ranked #6 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #513, with 584 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 28,270 | 35 boys |
| 1890s | 25,192 | 40 boys |
| 1900s | 21,482 | 47 boys |
| 1910s | 17,796 | 56 boys |
| 1920s | 13,784 | 73 boys |
| 1930s | 10,243 | 98 boys |
| 1940s | 8,120 | 123 boys |
| 1950s | 5,579 | 179 boys |
| 1960s | 4,498 | 222 boys |
| 1970s | 2,827 | 354 boys |
| 1980s | 1,825 | 548 boys |
| 1990s | 1,226 | 816 boys |
| 2000s | 727 | 1,376 boys |
| 2010s | 503 | 1,987 boys |
| 2020s | 384 | 2,601 boys |
Other spellings of Frank
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Frank
What does the name Frank mean?
Frank means “Frenchman, free” in English, as a form of Francis.
What is the origin of the name Frank?
Frank has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Frank a boy or girl name?
Frank is a boy name.
How popular is the name Frank?
Frank ranked #513 for US boys in 2025, given to 584 babies. Its best year was 1895 (#6).