Franklin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFRANK-lin / /ˈfræŋklɪn/English; French
Meaning
English: Free man; French: From the land of the Franks
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Franklin has roots in both English and French cultures. In medieval England, it referred to a free landowner, distinguishing them from serfs. The name gained popularity in the 18th century, partly due to the influence of notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin. It has been used as both a first name and a surname.
Trend Summary
Franklin has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Frank
- Frankie
International Variants
- Franco (Italian)
- François (French)
- Franz (German)
Famous people named Franklin
Franklin D. Roosevelt served as the 32nd President of the United States during the Great Depression and World War II.
Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States, serving from 1853 to 1857.
Franklin Graham is an American evangelist and missionary, known for his work with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Fictional characters named Franklin
Franklin is a character in the children's animated series 'Franklin,' which follows the adventures of a young turtle.
Franklin the Turtle appears in various children's books, teaching lessons about friendship and problem-solving.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Franklin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Franklin has ranked as high as #69 nationally, which occurred in 1933, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, North Carolina, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Franklin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Franklin (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 62 | |
TX | 52 | |
OH | 44 | |
IL | 43 | |
NY | 39 | |
MI | 39 | |
MN | 36 | |
FL | 30 | |
WI | 29 | |
PA | 29 | |
NC | 28 | |
GA | 27 | |
MO | 26 | |
IN | 25 | |
WA | 25 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 120 |
1881 | 117 |
1882 | 112 |
1883 | 94 |
1884 | 93 |
1885 | 117 |
1886 | 127 |
1887 | 89 |
1888 | 129 |
1889 | 100 |
1890 | 90 |
1891 | 109 |
1892 | 109 |
1893 | 99 |
1894 | 84 |
1895 | 103 |
1896 | 96 |
1897 | 68 |
1898 | 112 |
1899 | 116 |
1900 | 137 |
1901 | 92 |
1902 | 97 |
1903 | 116 |
1904 | 108 |
1905 | 98 |
1906 | 125 |
1907 | 122 |
1908 | 133 |
1909 | 168 |
1910 | 176 |
1911 | 220 |
1912 | 497 |
1913 | 593 |
1914 | 770 |
1915 | 1,001 |
1916 | 1,073 |
1917 | 1,194 |
1918 | 1,275 |
1919 | 1,206 |
1920 | 1,451 |
1921 | 1,350 |
1922 | 1,317 |
1923 | 1,264 |
1924 | 1,284 |
1925 | 1,294 |
1926 | 1,202 |
1927 | 1,183 |
1928 | 1,103 |
1929 | 1,061 |
1930 | 1,078 |
1931 | 1,089 |
1932 | 2,754 |
1933 | 5,363 |
1934 | 4,155 |
1935 | 2,611 |
1936 | 2,939 |
1937 | 2,514 |
1938 | 2,021 |
1939 | 1,856 |
1940 | 2,391 |
1941 | 2,205 |
1942 | 2,365 |
1943 | 1,973 |
1944 | 1,817 |
1945 | 1,895 |
1946 | 1,721 |
1947 | 1,772 |
1948 | 1,551 |
1949 | 1,621 |
1950 | 1,625 |
1951 | 1,695 |
1952 | 1,722 |
1953 | 1,761 |
1954 | 1,822 |
1955 | 1,764 |
1956 | 1,793 |
1957 | 1,688 |
1958 | 1,587 |
1959 | 1,555 |
1960 | 1,535 |
1961 | 1,526 |
1962 | 1,530 |
1963 | 1,521 |
1964 | 1,500 |
1965 | 1,368 |
1966 | 1,304 |
1967 | 1,200 |
1968 | 1,182 |
1969 | 1,224 |
1970 | 1,220 |
1971 | 1,126 |
1972 | 928 |
1973 | 944 |
1974 | 913 |
1975 | 864 |
1976 | 804 |
1977 | 860 |
1978 | 837 |
1979 | 858 |
1980 | 879 |
1981 | 814 |
1982 | 857 |
1983 | 742 |
1984 | 796 |
1985 | 812 |
1986 | 786 |
1987 | 808 |
1988 | 831 |
1989 | 898 |
1990 | 852 |
1991 | 860 |
1992 | 849 |
1993 | 704 |
1994 | 702 |
1995 | 662 |
1996 | 694 |
1997 | 590 |
1998 | 636 |
1999 | 573 |
2000 | 530 |
2001 | 533 |
2002 | 507 |
2003 | 539 |
2004 | 507 |
2005 | 567 |
2006 | 622 |
2007 | 580 |
2008 | 589 |
2009 | 511 |
2010 | 510 |
2011 | 520 |
2012 | 495 |
2013 | 550 |
2014 | 663 |
2015 | 690 |
2016 | 745 |
2017 | 710 |
2018 | 693 |
2019 | 739 |
2020 | 716 |
2021 | 801 |
2022 | 787 |
2023 | 780 |
2024 | 840 |