Frank Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Frank is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Frank?
Frank is spelled F-R-A-N-K. The name has 5 letters.
Frank at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Frank means “free man.”
- Origin
- Frank is commonly associated with the Old Germanic tribe known as the Franks.
- Pronunciation
- frangk · 1 syllable
Frank Popularity in 2025
Rank#513
Recorded Births584
- Boys usage fell 45 places to #513 and recorded 74 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Frank Mean?
Frank means “free man.”
Origin: Frank is commonly associated with the Old Germanic tribe known as the Franks.
How Do You Pronounce Frank?
Pronunciationfrangk
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Frank?
- History
- The name Frank has historical connections to the medieval Franks and has been used as a given name since at least the Middle Ages.
Frank Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 584 | #513 |
| 2024 | Boys | 658 | #468 |
| 2023 | Boys | 650 | #469 |
| 2022 | Boys | 708 | #440 |
| 2021 | Boys | 691 | #445 |
| 2020 | Boys | 694 | #428 |
| 2019 | Boys | 773 | #403 |
| 2018 | Boys | 807 | #392 |
| 2017 | Boys | 890 | #373 |
| 2016 | Boys | 957 | #353 |
| 2015 | Boys | 945 | #355 |
| 2014 | Boys | 991 | #336 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,007 | #327 |
| 2012 | Boys | 985 | #320 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,048 | #308 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,077 | #302 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,138 | #291 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,228 | #278 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,333 | #262 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,401 | #246 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,480 | #231 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,466 | #230 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,500 | #230 |
When Was Frank Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Boys
17,018 recorded births
National rank #9
1921 · Boys
16,705 recorded births
National rank #9
1920 · Boys
16,430 recorded births
National rank #9
1924 · Boys
16,044 recorded births
National rank #12
Where Frank Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #206 | 6 |
| NJ | #244 | 39 |
| CT | #249 | 13 |
| NV | #299 | 10 |
| NY | #314 | 58 |
| MN | #338 | 17 |
| FL | #384 | 50 |
| IL | #400 | 27 |