Frankie
Frankie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man or Frenchman.
Origin and history
Frankie originated as an English diminutive of names like Francis, Frank, or Franklin, meaning 'free man' or 'Frenchman'. Historically given to both boys and girls, it has maintained a steady presence in the United States for over a century. In recent years, it continues to be used as an affectionate, approachable standalone name.
Popularity in the United States
42,268 babies in the United States have been named Frankie since 1880. It ranks #556 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #939.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.8 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- NC (5.2 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 60 |
| 1910-1920 | 431 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,491 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,195 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,263 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,138 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,946 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,656 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,657 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,072 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,753 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,300 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,299 |
Famous people named Frankie
- Frankie Valli: Singer, Musician
- Frankie Avalon: Singer, Actor
- Frankie Muniz: Actor, Racing Driver
Fun facts
- Frankie began as a pet form of Francis or Franklin but has long functioned as a standalone given name in official birth records.
- Although registered here under U.S. male birth data, Frankie has a long history of popular usage for both boys and girls.