Frank

• Frank Name Origin: English
• Pronunciation: fr(ank)
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Frank Name Meaning

The name Frank is often associated with freedom and honesty. The word “Frank” originally meant “free man” in the Old High German language.

The History of Frank

Frank is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German word “Franke”, meaning “free man”. It was originally a surname, used to refer to someone who was a Frank (member of the Germanic tribes that lived in the western part of the Roman Empire). The name Frank became popular as a given name in the Middle Ages, especially in England and France.

The Origin of Frank

Frank is a name of Germanic origin and was first used as a surname.

It has been a popular given name in many countries, including England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Popularity of the Name Frank

Frank was a popular name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but its popularity has declined in recent years. However, it is still a timeless classic name that has remained in the top 1000 names for boys in the United States for over a century.

In the late 1800s, Frank was a top 50 name for boys in the United States. In the 1900s, it remained a popular name, reaching its peak of popularity in the 1920s, when it was ranked in the top 20 names for boys. In the 1930s, its popularity started to decline, but it still remained a popular name, ranking in the top 100 names for boys until the 1970s.

In recent decades, its popularity has declined further, but it is still a classic and timeless name that is used by many parents today.

Famous Franks

• Frank Sinatra, legendary American singer, actor, and entertainer
• Frank Zappa, American musician, composer, and bandleader
• Frank Gehry, Canadian-American architect
• Frank Ocean, American singer, songwriter, and rapper

Final Thoughts on the Name Frank

In conclusion, Frank is a timeless and classic name that has remained popular for over a century. Its association with freedom and honesty makes it a fitting name for a boy, and its historical and cultural roots add to its appeal.

Infographic of Frank name meaning, which is Meaning frenchman, Frank is a shortened form of the English name Francis.

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Frank Name Popularity

How popular is the name Frank? Here’s everything we know.

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Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	8	3,761	1.0682%
1911	8	4,311	1.1577%
1912	9	7,912	1.5689%
1913	9	9,236	1.629%
1914	9	12,002	1.7222%
1915	9	15,006	1.6517%
1916	9	15,292	1.583%
1917	9	15,766	1.5759%
1918	9	17,013	1.5852%
1919	9	15,698	1.4992%
1920	9	16,432	1.4779%
1921	9	16,707	1.459%
1922	10	16,013	1.4373%
1923	11	15,907	1.4202%
1924	12	16,042	1.3814%
1925	12	15,328	1.3561%
1926	12	14,488	1.3172%
1927	12	14,378	1.2989%
1928	12	13,568	1.2681%
1929	12	12,959	1.2511%
1930	13	12,539	1.2004%
1931	16	11,469	1.162%
1932	15	11,495	1.1635%
1933	16	10,960	1.1764%
1934	16	10,635	1.1001%
1935	16	10,419	1.0722%
1936	16	10,187	1.0575%
1937	18	10,127	1.0277%
1938	18	10,256	1.0018%
1939	20	9,987	0.9818%
1940	20	10,595	0.9968%
1941	21	10,793	0.959%
1942	21	12,245	0.9697%
1943	21	12,246	0.938%
1944	21	11,340	0.915%
1945	21	10,869	0.8912%
1946	22	12,663	0.8582%
1947	23	13,997	0.8385%
1948	25	12,695	0.7952%
1949	27	11,958	0.7434%
1950	29	11,613	0.7213%
1951	31	11,469	0.6764%
1952	32	11,291	0.6468%
1953	33	11,160	0.6306%
1954	36	10,997	0.6016%
1955	34	11,104	0.6037%
1956	38	11,144	0.59%
1957	38	11,266	0.5855%
1958	38	11,312	0.5985%
1959	42	10,935	0.5755%
1960	40	10,759	0.5678%
1961	41	10,423	0.5521%
1962	42	9,755	0.5314%
1963	41	9,533	0.5311%
1964	41	9,336	0.5304%
1965	43	8,322	0.5089%
1966	43	7,794	0.4992%
1967	45	7,428	0.4895%
1968	49	6,894	0.4591%
1969	47	6,923	0.4494%
1970	48	6,805	0.4276%
1971	54	6,088	0.4051%
1972	56	5,172	0.3797%
1973	61	4,784	0.369%
1974	66	4,364	0.3358%
1975	66	4,213	0.3279%
1976	68	3,896	0.3023%
1977	71	3,886	0.2883%
1978	77	3,766	0.2801%
1979	78	3,929	0.2786%
1980	81	3,732	0.2552%
1981	83	3,630	0.2469%
1982	82	3,593	0.2404%
1983	86	3,352	0.2272%
1984	86	3,324	0.2234%
1985	90	3,292	0.2169%
1986	91	3,171	0.2101%
1987	97	3,116	0.2042%
1988	99	3,262	0.2093%
1989	109	3,038	0.1883%
1990	109	3,173	0.1914%
1991	116	2,858	0.1753%
1992	125	2,734	0.1713%
1993	134	2,484	0.1593%
1994	141	2,468	0.1608%
1995	156	2,236	0.1484%
1996	162	2,130	0.1423%
1997	168	1,999	0.1352%
1998	178	1,864	0.1245%
1999	187	1,836	0.1226%
2000	210	1,678	0.1098%
2001	214	1,618	0.1074%
2002	216	1,565	0.1044%
2003	231	1,469	0.0966%
2004	232	1,429	0.0938%
2005	230	1,460	0.0955%
2006	247	1,373	0.0877%
2007	263	1,304	0.0826%
2008	279	1,192	0.0771%
2009	288	1,107	0.0741%
2010	303	1,039	0.0721%
2011	307	1,014	0.0712%
2012	320	946	0.0664%
2013	324	972	0.0683%
2014	335	952	0.0653%
2015	354	899	0.0618%
2016	349	925	0.0642%
2017	370	840	0.0602%
2018	387	772	0.0562%
2019	397	730	0.0539%
2020	433	634	0.0498%
2021	451	634	0.0519%
2022	439	675	0.0512%
2023	470	614	0.0474%

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What names are variants of Frank?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Franc
Franck	French
Francke
Franco	Frenchman; free man	Latin
Frankie	Frenchman; free man	Latin
Franky	Short form of Francis	French
Frantz	Frenchman; free man	Latin
Franz	Frenchman; free man	Latin

What names sound like Frank?

If you like how Frank sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Frank.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Ferenc	Free man	Hungarian
Franche	Frenchman; free man	Latin
Franklyn	Free landholder	English
Franko	Frenchman; free man	Latin
French	From France	English

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4 Comments

1. Amber Jul 6 at 8:23 am

   He was named after his papa

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2. victoria Jun 23 at 8:14 am

   It was my grandfather’s first name

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3. Ashley Goulet-Dickie Oct 2 at 10:16 am

   He got his name from my grandpa Frank who was like a dad to me

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4. Tatum Apr 13 at 9:10 pm

   – We wanted a simple, old-fashioned name – I like that it’s “short and sweet” – Frank was my great grandfather’s name

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