Franklyn
- Pronunciation
- [Fran-klyn]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Free Man: Landholder.
- Origin
- English
Franklyn Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,073 baby boys have been named Franklyn. The name peaked in 1933 with 133 US births that year (rank #486). In 2024, ranked #6949 nationally — 6,463 places below its 1933 peak.
Top States for Franklyn
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Franklyn births are: New York (1,487), California (209), New Jersey (176).
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8-Letter Names Starting with F
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Quick Facts About Franklyn
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