Franklin is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #277 in 2022 with 162 recorded births. This places Franklin in the top 4% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 184 births ranking #260. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 710.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 1,755 boys born was named Franklin. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Franklin is an English surname and title name meaning a free landholder. It has a substantial, respectable feel and a long history in English-speaking naming.
The name comes from a medieval rank rather than from an older personal name. It later became established as both a surname and a first name, helped by famous bearers such as Benjamin Franklin.