Franklyn is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2387 in 2008 with 54 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 54 births ranking #1777. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 38.5%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 37,777 boys born was named Franklyn. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.