Franklin is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #359 in 2025 with 909 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 909 births ranking #359. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 31.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,879 boys born was named Franklin. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.