How Popular (or Rare) was Frank in 1998?

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#255
1998 Rank
114
1998 Births
#155
Best Rank (2018)
360
Peak Year (2018)
6,264
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 2,723
Rarity Factor (1998)
Popularity Position
Top 7%
Among UK boys' names in 1998
Moderately Popular ยท 1 in 2,723 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Frank Story

Frank is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #255 in 1998 with 114 recorded births. This places Frank in the top 7% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 360 births ranking #155. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 32.6%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 2,723 boys born was named Frank. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… 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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