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Franklin

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Franklin was most popular in 1933, when 5,387 American babies were given the name — ranking #69 that year. In 2025 it ranked #708, with 909 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 142,506 people named Franklin.

Most popular in1933
Rank that year#69
Births that year5,387
Total since 1880142,506

Franklin over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Franklin’s peak in 1933. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Middle English · "free landholder"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org