Franklyn is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2672 in 2006 with 44 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 54 births ranking #1777. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.8%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 46,707 boys born was named Franklyn. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.