Franklin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #13999 in 2023 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 13 births ranking #8080. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 267,108 girls 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.