How Popular (or Rare) was Frank in 2024?

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#194
2024 Rank
256
2024 Births
#155
Best Rank (2018)
360
Peak Year (2018)
5,992
Total Births (1996-2024)
1 in 1,085
Rarity Factor (2024)

📊 The Frank Story

Frank is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #194 in 2024 with 256 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 360 births ranking #155. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 197.7%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,085 boys born was named Frank. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2024)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2024. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2025 and 2026 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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