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Frank is a masculine name used in English and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an Old German name that referred to a member of the Germanic tribe, the Franks. The Franks settled in the regions now called France, Belgium and the Netherlands in the 3rd and 4th century." It ranked #514 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an Old German name that referred to a member of the Germanic tribe, the Franks. The Franks settled in the regions now called France, Belgium and the Netherlands in the 3rd and 4th century. The entry lists its usage as English, German, Dutch, Danish and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Frank ranked #514 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #514 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Frank mean?
Behind the Name does not give Frank a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from an Old German name that referred to a member of the Germanic tribe, the Franks.
Is Frank a popular name?
Frank ranked #514 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Frank a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Frank appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Frank — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
