Franklin
f-rank-lin,
fr(an)-klin
US Popularity:807
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Freeman, freeholder, land-owner of free but not noble birth
Franklin is a masculine name immortalized by the American president and founding father, Benjamin Franklin. A dapper first name, Franklin began its journey from the Middle English word frankeleyn, inspired by the French fraunclein, establishing itself as a last name. With meanings like “freeman,” “freeholder,” and indicating a “free land-owner but not of noble birth,” Franklin exudes freedom and independence. Intellectual, vintage, and diligent, Franklin is for the baby ready to craft a life of their own.
Famous People Named Franklin
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Aretha FranklinSinger
- Franklin D. RooseveltUnited States President
- Franklin PierceUnited States President
Franklin Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Franklin is currently #1514 on The Bump
Boy:Franklin is currently #837 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Franklin is currently #807 in U.S. births
Boy:Franklin is currently #410 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#410
in 2023
- 1
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Franklin, June 2019
Ancestry, Franklin Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Franklin, October 2017
House of Names, Franklin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 403
Britannica, Benjamin Franklin, American author, scientist, and statesman, May 2024
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