Frank
Frank is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free or spear.
Origin and history
Frank originates from a Germanic tribal name meaning 'free' or 'spear'. Although historically used predominantly as a masculine name, it saw rare, traditional usage for females in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. In contemporary times, female usage is exceedingly rare.
Popularity in the United States
4,611 babies in the United States have been named Frank since 1880. It ranks #2574 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.7 %)
- CA (15.8 %)
- PA (13.7 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 168 |
| 1890-1900 | 221 |
| 1900-1910 | 194 |
| 1910-1920 | 560 |
| 1920-1930 | 947 |
| 1930-1940 | 617 |
| 1940-1950 | 401 |
| 1950-1960 | 377 |
| 1960-1970 | 384 |
| 1970-1980 | 373 |
| 1980-1990 | 267 |
| 1990-2000 | 97 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to members of the Germanic tribe, the Franks, whose name came to mean 'free'.
- Frank appeared as a given female name in U.S. birth records primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.