What does the name Franklin mean?

The name Franklin means "Free".

What is the origin of the name Franklin?

Franklin is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 840 babies were named Franklin in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Franklin is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 840 →

All-Time Total: 137,530

Peak Year: 1933

Franklin is of English origin, meaning "free landowner."

Boy names closely related to Franklin

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Girl names closely related to Franklin

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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