Frank
How to say it: FRANK · /ˈfræŋk/
From the Germanic tribal name 'Frank', meaning 'free man'. Also linked to Latin 'francus' meaning 'free'.
Frank was the 506th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 584 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are down about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #571 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #506 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 584 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,676 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #571 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established, Frank soared highest in the 1880s. Far below that peak today, it is expected to drift lower.
What goes with it
Frank sounds strong with breathy force in a single beat. Frankie serves as a short form and Arthur shares its style.
Nicknames
- Frankie
- Franky
Other spellings
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Frank is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #186. Ireland: #297.
Famous people named Frank
- Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959)American architect
- Frank Lampard (born 1978)English association football player and manager
- Frank Zappa (1940–1993)American musician
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