Total births
46
Boys' name · since 1955
Frak
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 46 babies named Frak, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 46
- total births
- 1955–1987
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Frak is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 46 have been recorded since 1955.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Frak has been recorded 46 times among boys since 1955, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 1987.
- 46 total births
- 1955–1987 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
46 boys have been named Frak since 1955, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1987.
- 46
- total births
- 1955–1987
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Frak was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
9 babies were named Frak in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Frak's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Frak splits its recorded history at 1963: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1955 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Frak at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Frak popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–1987
- Peak year (1962)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Frak by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Frak's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Frak births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
17 births
- 1960s
1960s
24 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 24 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Frak? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 46 babies named Frak. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 9 births.
When was Frak most popular? ▼
Frak was most popular in the 1960s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
How long has the name Frak been used? ▼
Records for Frak go back to 1955, giving 33 years of history through 1987.
What names are similar to Frak? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Frank, Francis, Francisco, Franklin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Frak's data
- Frak's decade-level peak was the 1960s (24 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Frak
Nearby Names Like Frak
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Frak
Frank Boy
#468 915,978 births
Francis Boy
#450 290,490 births
Francisco Boy
#306 142,192 births
Franklin Boy
#388 141,728 births
Frankie Boy
#1108 42,268 births
Compare Frak side by side: Frak vs Frank Frak vs Francis Frak vs Francisco
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1955–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Frak: Baby Name Since 1955 - 46 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/frak. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Frak draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.