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Frank

“Variant of Francis — Frenchman” — Medieval Latin origin

Boy's name · #514 in the US (2025) · Heirloom

Frank was #6 back in 1880, held the national top 100 for more than a century without a break, and stands at #514 today. About 916,000 boys have carried it since 1880. Frankie is a short form of Frank. About 750 boys a year are given Frankie as their full name.

Around the world: #60 in Sweden (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 35 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Franks

• Frank Lloyd Wright — American architect (1867-1959)
• Frank Sinatra — American singer and actor (1915–1998)
• Frank Zappa — American musician (1940–1993)
• Frank Lampard — English association football player and manager
• Frank Herbert — American writer (1920–1986)

In stories & tradition

• Frank Longbottom — Harry Potter · Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
• Frank Underwood — House of Cards
• Frank Bryce — Harry Potter · Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

What Franks become

Among 15,287 notable people named Frank:

No single standout — notable Franks spread across many fields.

Similar names: Franco · Andy · Franklin · Harry · Clark · Bruce

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