Etymology: OE. frankelein; cf. LL. franchilanus. See Frank (a.)
What does the name Franklin mean? Find out below.
Etymology: OE. frankelein; cf. LL. franchilanus. See Frank (a.)
From Middle English frankelein (“freeholderâ€). The place names are mostly named for Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin was also found in the following language(s): Middle English
Franklin D. Roosevelt was a Member of the New York State Senate, for the 26th District, 32nd President of the United States, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and Member of theNew York State Senate. He holds the title Nothing to Fear, State of the Union, FDR Pearl Harbor speech, and A date which will live in infamy". Franklin was born on January 30th, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York, U.S. He died on April 12th, 1945.
Franklin Pierce was a 14th President of the United States. His military service ended in 1848. Franklin was born on November 23rd, 1804 in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. He died on October 8th, 1869.
Frank Welker is an actor, voice actor, and voice acting. He has had major accomplishments since 1967. Frank was given the name Franklin Wendell Welker on March 12th, 1946 in Denver.
Shea Whigham is an actor. He has been prominent since 1997. Shea was given the name Franklin Shea Whigham, Jr. on January 5th, 1969 in Tallahassee, Florida.
Franklin Richards is a comics character.
Frankie Lymon was a rhythm, blues, doo-wop, rock, roll, pop music, and swing music singer/songwriter, singing, and songwriter. He plays Vocals. His most notable accomplishments were from 1954 to 1954. Frankie was given the name Franklin Joseph Lymon on September 30th, 1942 in Harlem. Frankie is also known as Franklin Joseph Lineman. He left this life on February 27th, 1968.
Benjamin Franklin was a 6th President of Pennsylvania, United States Minister to Sweden, United States Minister to France, 1st United States Postmaster General, Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly, United States Ambassador to Sweden, United States Ambassador to France, and . Benjamin was born on January 17th, 1706 in Boston. He died on April 17th, 1790.
She holds the title Respect". Her most notable accomplishments were from 1956 to present. Aretha was given the name Aretha Louise Franklin by her parents C. L. Franklin and Barbara Siggers Franklin on March 25th, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Rosalind Elsie Franklin was a scientist in the fields of physical chemistry and x-ray crystallography. Rosalind was born Rosalind Elsie Franklin on July 25th, 1920 in Notting Hill. She died on April 16th, 1958.
Missy was born on May 10th, 1995 in Pasadena, California.
Kirk Franklin is a christian hip hop and urban contemporary gospel musician, songwriter, record producer, choir director, and choir. He was most prominent from 1992 to present. Kirk was given the name Kirk Dewayne Franklin on January 26th, 1970 in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Lance Franklin is an australian rules football player.
Year | Total Babies Born | Girls Born | Boys Born | Ranking |
---|---|---|---|---|
1880 | 120 | 0 | 120 | |
1881 | 117 | 0 | 117 | |
1882 | 112 | 0 | 112 | |
1883 | 94 | 0 | 94 | |
1884 | 93 | 0 | 93 | |
1885 | 117 | 0 | 117 | |
1886 | 127 | 0 | 127 | |
1887 | 89 | 0 | 89 | |
1888 | 129 | 0 | 129 | |
1889 | 100 | 0 | 100 | |
1890 | 90 | 0 | 90 | |
1891 | 109 | 0 | 109 | |
1892 | 109 | 0 | 109 | |
1893 | 99 | 0 | 99 | |
1894 | 84 | 0 | 84 | |
1895 | 103 | 0 | 103 | |
1896 | 96 | 0 | 96 | |
1897 | 68 | 0 | 68 | |
1898 | 112 | 0 | 112 | |
1899 | 116 | 0 | 116 | |
1900 | 137 | 0 | 137 | |
1901 | 92 | 0 | 92 | |
1902 | 97 | 0 | 97 | |
1903 | 116 | 0 | 116 | |
1904 | 108 | 0 | 108 | |
1905 | 98 | 0 | 98 | |
1906 | 125 | 0 | 125 | |
1907 | 122 | 0 | 122 | |
1908 | 133 | 0 | 133 | |
1909 | 168 | 0 | 168 | |
1910 | 176 | 0 | 176 | |
1911 | 220 | 0 | 220 | |
1912 | 497 | 0 | 497 | |
1913 | 593 | 0 | 593 | |
1914 | 775 | 5 | 770 | |
1915 | 1,001 | 0 | 1,001 | |
1916 | 1,073 | 0 | 1,073 | |
1917 | 1,201 | 7 | 1,194 | |
1918 | 1,280 | 5 | 1,275 | |
1919 | 1,216 | 10 | 1,206 | |
1920 | 1,458 | 7 | 1,451 | |
1921 | 1,359 | 9 | 1,350 | |
1922 | 1,329 | 10 | 1,319 | |
1923 | 1,267 | 5 | 1,262 | |
1924 | 1,289 | 5 | 1,284 | |
1925 | 1,303 | 8 | 1,295 | |
1926 | 1,208 | 7 | 1,201 | |
1927 | 1,196 | 13 | 1,183 | |
1928 | 1,118 | 12 | 1,106 | |
1929 | 1,069 | 11 | 1,058 | |
1930 | 1,087 | 9 | 1,078 | |
1931 | 1,090 | 0 | 1,090 | |
1932 | 2,763 | 9 | 2,754 |
#66 boy name |
1933 | 5,386 | 24 | 5,362 |
#33 boy name |
1934 | 4,173 | 17 | 4,156 |
#46 boy name |
1935 | 2,626 | 17 | 2,609 |
#71 boy name |
1936 | 2,959 | 19 | 2,940 |
#65 boy name |
1937 | 2,531 | 17 | 2,514 |
#77 boy name |
1938 | 2,035 | 15 | 2,020 |
#100 boy name |
1939 | 1,867 | 11 | 1,856 | |
1940 | 2,402 | 11 | 2,391 |
#87 boy name |
1941 | 2,217 | 12 | 2,205 |
#98 boy name |
1942 | 2,374 | 10 | 2,364 | |
1943 | 1,980 | 10 | 1,970 | |
1944 | 1,822 | 5 | 1,817 | |
1945 | 1,905 | 11 | 1,894 | |
1946 | 1,733 | 12 | 1,721 | |
1947 | 1,781 | 10 | 1,771 | |
1948 | 1,555 | 5 | 1,550 | |
1949 | 1,629 | 6 | 1,623 | |
1950 | 1,633 | 8 | 1,625 | |
1951 | 1,700 | 7 | 1,693 | |
1952 | 1,728 | 7 | 1,721 | |
1953 | 1,767 | 5 | 1,762 | |
1954 | 1,828 | 8 | 1,820 | |
1955 | 1,772 | 6 | 1,766 | |
1956 | 1,798 | 13 | 1,785 | |
1957 | 1,706 | 13 | 1,693 | |
1958 | 1,595 | 9 | 1,586 | |
1959 | 1,562 | 7 | 1,555 | |
1960 | 1,545 | 11 | 1,534 | |
1961 | 1,532 | 6 | 1,526 | |
1962 | 1,535 | 6 | 1,529 | |
1963 | 1,533 | 12 | 1,521 | |
1964 | 1,513 | 12 | 1,501 | |
1965 | 1,381 | 11 | 1,370 | |
1966 | 1,313 | 11 | 1,302 | |
1967 | 1,207 | 9 | 1,198 | |
1968 | 1,196 | 13 | 1,183 | |
1969 | 1,231 | 7 | 1,224 | |
1970 | 1,228 | 7 | 1,221 | |
1971 | 1,126 | 0 | 1,126 | |
1972 | 937 | 9 | 928 | |
1973 | 955 | 10 | 945 | |
1974 | 919 | 5 | 914 | |
1975 | 870 | 5 | 865 | |
1976 | 812 | 8 | 804 | |
1977 | 879 | 12 | 867 | |
1978 | 846 | 11 | 835 | |
1979 | 864 | 5 | 859 | |
1980 | 889 | 11 | 878 | |
1981 | 815 | 0 | 815 | |
1982 | 867 | 9 | 858 | |
1983 | 739 | 0 | 739 | |
1984 | 804 | 9 | 795 | |
1985 | 820 | 8 | 812 | |
1986 | 795 | 9 | 786 | |
1987 | 817 | 9 | 808 | |
1988 | 840 | 9 | 831 | |
1989 | 905 | 7 | 898 | |
1990 | 859 | 9 | 850 | |
1991 | 859 | 0 | 859 | |
1992 | 854 | 5 | 849 | |
1993 | 709 | 6 | 703 | |
1994 | 707 | 5 | 702 | |
1995 | 662 | 0 | 662 | |
1996 | 694 | 0 | 694 | |
1997 | 588 | 0 | 588 | |
1998 | 636 | 0 | 636 | |
1999 | 573 | 0 | 573 | |
2000 | 530 | 0 | 530 | |
2001 | 533 | 0 | 533 | |
2002 | 507 | 0 | 507 | |
2003 | 539 | 0 | 539 | |
2004 | 512 | 5 | 507 | |
2005 | 567 | 0 | 567 | |
2006 | 621 | 0 | 621 | |
2007 | 578 | 0 | 578 | |
2008 | 589 | 0 | 589 | |
2009 | 510 | 0 | 510 | |
2010 | 510 | 0 | 510 | |
2011 | 523 | 5 | 518 | |
2012 | 492 | 0 | 492 | |
2013 | 549 | 0 | 549 | |
2014 | 662 | 5 | 657 | |
2015 | 689 | 0 | 689 | |
2016 | 742 | 0 | 742 | |
2017 | 707 | 7 | 700 |
The map shows the relative popularity of the name Franklin as a first name in each of the states. See other popular names in West Virginia, South Carolina, or Alabama.
The map shows the relative popularity of the name Franklin as a last name in each of the states. See other popular names in Alabama, Louisiana, or Mississippi.
Ethnicity | Franklin | U.S. | |
---|---|---|---|
█ | White | 54.38% | 64.26% |
█ | African American | 38.76% | 11.96% |
█ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 4.85% |
█ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.83% | 0.69% |
█ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.78% | 1.76% |
█ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.70% | 16.26% |
People with the last name Franklin are most frequently White or African American