Total births
223
Boys' name · since 1934
Franchot
223 babies named Franchot in U.S. Social Security records since 1934, with the highest year being 1936. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 223
- total births
- 1934–1985
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
223 boys have been named Franchot since 1934, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Franchot recorded 223 times among boys since 1934, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 1985.
- 223 total births
- 1934–1985 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
223 boys have been named Franchot since 1934, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1985.
- 223
- total births
- 1934–1985
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Franchot was born in this single decade.
1936
Single peak year
21 babies were named Franchot in 1936 - its busiest year on record.
Franchot's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Franchot's SSA record in two at 1962 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1941, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1936 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Franchot at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1936
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Franchot popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–1985
- Peak year (1936)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Franchot by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Franchot's strongest decade.
70 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Franchot births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
61 births
- 1940s 23
1940s
23 births
- 1950s 23
1950s
23 births
- 1960s
1960s
70 births
- 1970s
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 70 births (31% of all-time use).
Franchot by state
Where Franchot concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 2.2% |
Pennsylvania share of Franchot's total US births 2.2%
5 of 223 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Franchot? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 223 babies named Franchot. The most recent recorded year was 1985. Its busiest year on record was 1936, with 21 births.
When was Franchot most popular? ▼
Franchot was most popular in the 1960s decade with 70 total births. The single peak year was 1936.
Where is Franchot most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Franchot are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Franchot been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Franchot since 1934 -- 52 years through the most recent 1985 data.
What names are similar to Franchot? ▼
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 Franchot's data
- Franchot's decade-level peak was the 1960s (70 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Franchots (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- 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 Franchot
Nearby Names Like Franchot
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Franchot
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 Franchot side by side: Franchot vs Frank Franchot vs Francis Franchot vs Francisco
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1934–1985 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Franchot: Baby Name Since 1934 - 223 Births, Peak 1936." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/franchot. 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 Franchot 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 June 2026.