Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Franklin
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1933
Peak births
5,363
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1880Peak 19332025
Quick answers about Franklin
How many people are named Franklin?
An estimated 77,126 living Americans are named Franklin.
How rare is Franklin?
Franklin is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 909 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 83.1% from its 1933 peak.
How old is the typical Franklin?
The median age of a living American named Franklin is approximately 55 years, with most bearers falling between 31 and 71 years old.
Is Franklin still popular?
Yes. Franklin is holding steady, with 909 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Peak year
1933
Decline from peak
83.1%
2025
909
All-time
141,728