Names / Boy names
Frank
Current rank
#514
and easing
All-time peak
#6
in 1888
First recorded
1880
in U.S. data
Children named
920,500
since 1880
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #6 in 1888 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
Frank is a boys' name that first shows up in 1880. Today it sits at #514 and is easing off its highs. 1888 marked its high point, reaching #6. More than 920,500 children have been given the name overall.