US Popularity:895
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):French, British
Meaning:Free; Frenchman
To be frank is to feel free to express yourself and be upfront in life. The name Frank is of German, English, and French origin and means "free" or "Frenchman," serving as a diminutive of Francis and Franklin. This liberating title may sound a bit formal for baby, but a cute nickname like Frankie makes it ideal for adorable little ones. Frank, with its monosyllabic decisiveness, sounds like its meaning and has a strong, composed vibe to it that baby can grow into over the years. It is also the name of a unique Irish film, directed by the Oscar-nominated Lenny Abrahamson of Normal People and Room fame, starring Michael Fassbender and Domhnall Gleeson.

Famous People Named Frank

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Anne Frank
    Author
  • Frank Borman
    Astronaut
  • Frank Bruno
    Boxer
  • Frank Capra
    Director
  • Frank Gore
    Football Player
  • Frank Ocean
    Singer
  • Frank Sinatra
    Actor, Singer
  • Frank Zappa
    Singer

Frank Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Frank is currently #1124 on The Bump
Boy:Frank is currently #310 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Frank is currently #895 in U.S. births
Boy:Frank is currently #300 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#895
in 2022
+ 5
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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