How Many People Are Named Franklin?
141,588
people in the United States are named Franklin
1 in 2,366 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#530
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0423%
Of US population
Peak Year
1933
5,387 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
FRANGK-lin
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname which was derived from Middle English frankelin "freeman". A famous bearer of the surname was Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), an American statesman, inventor, scientist and philosopher. The name has commonly been given in his honour in the United States. It also received a boost during the term of American president Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945).
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 68.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
8,760
Pennsylvania
8,650
California
7,282
North Carolina
6,989
Ohio
6,886
Georgia
6,357
Texas
6,271
Virginia
5,886
South Carolina
5,012
Illinois
4,808
💡 Fun Facts About "Franklin"
- 853 babies were named Franklin in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1933
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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