Franklin
Franklin is a distinctive choice, ranked #287 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Franklin in their class.
About the Name Franklin
Franklin is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 69 places over five years. Its high point was #260 in 2021, and it now sits at #346. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Franklin is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Franklin in their class.
In the US it sits at #385 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Franklin
- Franklin D. Roosevelt — Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known as FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States, serving from 1933 until his death in 1945.
- William Franklin — William Franklin was an American-born attorney, soldier, politician, and colonial administrator.
- Diane Franklin — Diane Franklin is an American actress, producer, and model.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Franklin
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Franklin
Almost certainly the only Franklin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Franklin
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia