Franklyn is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2697 in 2010 with 45 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 54 births ranking #1777. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 15.4%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 42,631 boys born was named Franklyn. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.