How Popular (or Rare) was Frank in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#301
1997 Rank
87
1997 Births
#155
Best Rank (2018)
360
Peak Year (2018)
6,264
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 3,614
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Frank Story

Frank is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #301 in 1997 with 87 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 360 births ranking #155. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 3,614 boys born was named Frank. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English short form of Francis and Germanic Frank-name line  |  Meaning: Frenchman; free man

Frank is a sturdy classic with a direct, no-nonsense sound. It is usually linked with the same meaning family as Francis, tied to the Franks and the idea of freedom.

The name has long been used both as a stand-alone choice and as a short form, which gives it unusual flexibility. Its simple shape has helped it endure across generations.

Did you know?Frank is one of the few short traditional names that also became a common English word with a different meaning.

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