Name meaning & stats
Frank
Frank means “a Frank” (Germanic origin). 453,214 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Franks are 1.5× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“a Frank”
GermanicWell documented
From the people called the Franks.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
453,214 US babies were named Frank between 1940 and 2025.
Where Franks end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.5× | High · 163 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.1× | High · 103 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 76 people |
| Footballer | 0.7× | High · 68 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Franks show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Frank has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Frank is the main spelling
- Frank 100%
- Franck <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)