Franklin Name Origin
/FRANK-lin/-
American (European-American) 60% -
British (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Canadian (European-Canadian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Franklin
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name Franklin is of Old French origin, meaning 'free landholder'. It became popular in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States and Britain, during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Franklin each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).