Franklin is a distinctive choice, ranked #346 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Franklin in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#346
US Rank #385
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #385 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Franklin
Unlikely. With around 126 UK babies named Franklin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Franklin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Franklin has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 69 places in the last five years. Its peak was #260 in 2021. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Franklin is more popular in the UK (#346) than in the US (#385). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Franklin include: 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.; Diane Franklin — Diane Franklin is an American actress, producer, and model.; Ubi Franklin — Ubi-Franklin Ekapong Ofem, known mononymously as Ubi Franklin, is a Nigerian music artist manager, politician, entrepreneur, TV show host and the founder of....
Franklin appears in the US top 500 at #385 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
126
UK babies named Franklin (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 69 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Franklin
Likely around 1 other Franklin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Franklin
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known as FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States, serving from 1933 until his death in 1945. He is the longest-serving U.S.
William Franklin was an American-born attorney, soldier, politician, and colonial administrator. He was the acknowledged extra-marital son of Benjamin Franklin.
Ubi-Franklin Ekapong Ofem, known mononymously as Ubi Franklin, is a Nigerian music artist manager, politician, entrepreneur, TV show host and the founder of record label Made Men Music Group (Triple MG) and Instant Apartment. Franklin was the Special Adviser to Benedict Ayade on Tourism.
Rosalind Elsie Franklin was an English chemist and X-ray crystallographer. Her work was central to the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), RNA (ribonucleic acid), viruses, coal, and graphite.