Franklyn is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2211 in 1999 with 42 recorded births. This places Franklyn in the top 19% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 54 births ranking #1777. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 45,716 boys born was named Franklyn. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.