Franklyn
Franklyn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Free landholder.
Origin and history
Franklyn is a variant spelling of Franklin, derived from the Middle English term for a free landholder of non-noble birth. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the 19th century, though it is less common than the standard spelling. It offers a classic, traditional surname-as-first-name appeal.
Popularity in the United States
6,097 babies in the United States have been named Franklyn since 1880. It ranks #1542 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1798.
States where it is most popular
- NY (59.6 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- NJ (7.1 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 28 |
| 1900-1910 | 68 |
| 1910-1920 | 532 |
| 1920-1930 | 805 |
| 1930-1940 | 819 |
| 1940-1950 | 686 |
| 1950-1960 | 571 |
| 1960-1970 | 462 |
| 1970-1980 | 365 |
| 1980-1990 | 462 |
| 1990-2000 | 500 |
| 2000-2010 | 391 |
| 2010-2019 | 268 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Famous people named Franklyn
- Franklyn Seales: Actor
- Franklyn Ajaye: Comedian, Actor
Nicknames
Frank, Frankie, Franky
Fun facts
- Franklyn is an alternative spelling of Franklin, which stems from the medieval status of a freeholder.
- The name has appeared regularly in official U.S. birth records for well over a century.