Frank Boy

Popularity: #419 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationfrangk / fræŋk

Latin; Germanic

Meaning

Latin: free man; Germanic: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Frank has roots in the Latin word 'Francus,' which means 'free man.' It was originally used to denote the Franks, a Germanic tribe that played a significant role in the history of France and Germany. The name became popular in the Middle Ages and has been used in various forms across different cultures. It has also been associated with several saints and historical figures.

Trend Summary

The name Frank has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Franc
  • Frankie

International Variants

  • Franco (Italian)
  • François (French)
  • Francisco (Spanish)
  • Franz (German)

Famous people named Frank

Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor, known for his smooth voice and significant influence on music.

Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect, celebrated for his innovative designs and contributions to modern architecture.

Frank Zappa was an American musician and composer, recognized for his eclectic style and satirical lyrics.

Frank Thomas was a professional baseball player, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his outstanding career.

Fictional characters named Frank

Frank Castle is a character from Marvel Comics, also known as The Punisher, who seeks vengeance against criminals.

Frank Gallagher is a character from the television series 'Shameless,' known for his irresponsible and chaotic lifestyle.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Frank was first seen in the United States in 1880. Frank has ranked as high as #15 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Frank has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Frank (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 97
17%
NY 53
9%
TX 52
9%
FL 49
9%
IL 31
6%
OH 22
4%
PA 20
4%
MA 17
3%
MI 16
3%
NC 16
3%
VA 14
2%
TN 14
2%
AZ 13
2%
WA 13
2%
GA 13
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18803,242
18812,834
18823,176
18832,986
18843,218
18853,067
18863,127
18872,883
18883,459
18892,975
18903,078
18912,652
18923,150
18932,917
18942,863
18953,012
18962,845
18972,726
18982,925
18992,550
19003,477
19012,402
19022,756
19032,644
19042,799
19052,837
19062,798
19072,943
19083,146
19093,244
19103,768
19114,314
19127,912
19139,237
191412,002
191515,006
191615,291
191715,768
191817,018
191915,701
192016,430
192116,705
192216,013
192315,903
192416,044
192515,329
192614,493
192714,377
192813,570
192912,966
193012,535
193111,472
193211,497
193310,964
193410,636
193510,421
193610,186
193710,126
193810,261
19399,990
194010,596
194110,795
194212,248
194312,245
194411,342
194510,874
194612,667
194713,995
194812,698
194911,960
195011,607
195111,477
195211,268
195311,180
195410,995
195511,109
195611,150
195711,268
195811,326
195910,941
196010,751
196110,432
19629,760
19639,525
19649,338
19658,317
19667,787
19677,430
19686,892
19696,918
19706,805
19716,089
19725,167
19734,784
19744,364
19754,211
19763,899
19773,895
19783,776
19793,930
19803,735
19813,640
19823,605
19833,362
19843,331
19853,303
19863,178
19873,124
19883,271
19893,054
19903,187
19912,881
19922,755
19932,504
19942,479
19952,247
19962,149
19972,023
19981,887
19991,855
20001,708
20011,634
20021,587
20031,500
20041,466
20051,480
20061,401
20071,333
20081,228
20091,138
20101,077
20111,048
2012985
20131,007
2014991
2015944
2016957
2017890
2018807
2019773
2020694
2021691
2022708
2023648
2024656