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Frank
BoyMeaning of Frank: German: 'free man'
Frank is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 531st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 194th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#531
584 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#194
256 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
920,589
First recorded 1880 · peak 1918
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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