Franklin
5 countries#359 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Franklin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
142,506 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #359 · peaked in 1933 with 5,387 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, North Carolina, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,052 births recorded 1996–2022 · peaked in 2021 with 187 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,026 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #260 · peaked in 2021 with 184 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
834 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 1945 with 36 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Guadeloupe, La Réunion, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
17 births recorded 2014–2022 · peaked in 2019 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
9 births recorded 2014–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Franklin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #438 | — |
| 2007 | #469 | ↓31 |
| 2008 | #469 | — |
| 2009 | #529 | ↓60 |
| 2010 | #505 | ↑24 |
| 2011 | #499 | ↑6 |
| 2012 | #529 | ↓30 |
| 2013 | #497 | ↑32 |
| 2014 | #449 | ↑48 |
| 2015 | #444 | ↑5 |
| 2016 | #423 | ↑21 |
| 2017 | #437 | ↓14 |
| 2018 | #436 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #422 | ↑14 |
| 2020 | #414 | ↑8 |
| 2021 | #395 | ↑19 |
| 2022 | #407 | ↓12 |
| 2023 | #408 | ↓1 |
| 2024 | #388 | ↑20 |
| 2025 | #359 | ↑29 |
Frequently asked questions about Franklin
Is Franklin a popular name?
Yes — Franklin currently ranks #359 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Franklin more common for boys or girls?
Franklin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Franklin most popular?
Franklin peaked in 1933 in United States, with 5,387 recorded births that year.
Is Franklin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Franklin’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #112 in 1880 to #359 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Franklin?
At least 145,392 babies have been recorded with the name Franklin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Franklin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Franklin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Franklin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Franklin include Bryce, Titus, Spencer, Jaylen.
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