How Popular (or Rare) was Frank in 1997?

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#9,281
1997 Rank
9
1997 Births
#9,044
Best Rank (1996)
9
Peak Year (1996)
23
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 193,407
Rarity Factor (1997)

πŸ“Š The Frank Story

Frank is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #9281 in 1997 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 9 births ranking #9044. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 193,407 girls born was named Frank. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 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.
Similar namesFrancis, Frankie, Freddie, George, Walter

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