Frankin
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,948 in 1966
0 babies were named Frankin in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1966–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryFrankin first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1966, when it reached #3,948.
About the name Frankin
Frankin is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-kin”. US birth records list Frankin for boys from 1966 to 1982, in 5 of those 17 years. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked #3,948 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1982, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 925,926 boys |
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,071,429 boys |
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 Frankin
What is the origin of the name Frankin?
Frankin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Frankin a boy or girl name?
Frankin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Frankin?
Frankin is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1982. It peaked at #3,948 in 1966.