Total births
28
Boys' name · since 1966
Frankin
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 28 babies named Frankin, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1966–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
28 boys have been named Frankin since 1966, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Frankin recorded 28 times among boys since 1966, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 1982.
- 28 total births
- 1966–1982 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 boys have been named Frankin since 1966, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1982.
- 28
- total births
- 1966–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Frankin was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
6 babies were named Frankin in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Frankin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Frankin's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Frankin at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Frankin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–1982
- Peak year (1970)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Frankin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Frankin's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Frankin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 18 births (64% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Frankin? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 28 babies named Frankin. The most recent recorded year was 1982. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 6 births.
When was Frankin most popular? ▼
Frankin was most popular in the 1970s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
How long has the name Frankin been used? ▼
Records for Frankin go back to 1966, giving 17 years of history through 1982.
What names are similar to Frankin? ▼
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 Frankin's data
- Frankin's decade-level peak was the 1970s (18 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 Frankin
Nearby Names Like Frankin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Frankin
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 Frankin side by side: Frankin vs Frank Frankin vs Francis Frankin 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, 1966–1982 (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. "Frankin: Baby Name Since 1966 - 28 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/frankin. 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 Frankin 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.