Total births
67
Boys' name · since 1947
Franke
Franke has 67 recorded births since 1947 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 67
- total births
- 1947–2006
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
67 boys have been named Franke since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Franke recorded 67 times among boys since 1947, 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 1947 to 2006.
- 67 total births
- 1947–2006 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
67 boys have been named Franke since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2006.
- 67
- total births
- 1947–2006
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Franke was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
7 babies were named Franke in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Franke's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Franke splits its recorded history at 1970: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Franke at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Franke popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2006
- Peak year (2006)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Franke by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Franke's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Franke births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
17 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 17 births (25% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Franke? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 67 babies named Franke. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 7 births.
When was Franke most popular? ▼
Franke was most popular in the 1960s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
How long has the name Franke been used? ▼
Franke has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 60 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Franke? ▼
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 Franke's data
- Franke's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 2000s (13) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Franke
Nearby Names Like Franke
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Franke
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 Franke side by side: Franke vs Frank Franke vs Francis Franke vs Francisco
Related Names
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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, 1947–2006 (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. "Franke: Baby Name Since 1947 - 67 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/franke. 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 Franke 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.