Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Frankly

Frankly is a memoir by former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, published by Pan Macmillan. Although its official release date was set for 14 August 2025, the book was made available early on 11 August 2025 at some Waterstones branches. The subtitle of the memoir is "The Revelatory Memoir from Scotland's First Female and Longest-Serving First Minister".

Current Rank
#12,015
Peak Rank
#12,551 (2008)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2008
First Year
2020
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#12551
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Frankly

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Frankly is a memoir by former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, published by Pan Macmillan. Although its official release date was set for 14 August 2025, the book was made available early on 11 August 2025 at some Waterstones branches. The subtitle of the memoir is "The Revelatory Memoir from Scotland's First Female and Longest-Serving First Minister".

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The Story of Frankly

American parents first put Frankly on the record books as a baby boy name in 2008, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 5 Franklys were born — ranking #12,551 that year. About 33% of every Frankly on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Frankly last appeared in the published SSA data in 2020, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 15 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Frankly

Phonetically similar names — useful when Frankly is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Frankly

What does the name Frankly mean?
Frankly is a memoir by former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, published by Pan Macmillan. Although its official release date was set for 14 August 2025, the book was made available early on 11 August 2025 at some Waterstones branches. The subtitle of the memoir is "The Revelatory Memoir from Scotland's First Female and Longest-Serving First Minister".
How popular is Frankly in 2026?
In 2026, Frankly ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Frankly most popular?
Frankly reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #12,551 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Frankly a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Frankly is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Frankly?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Frankly include Aahron, Abdoulaziz, Abduljalil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Frankly

Frankly is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Frankly's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #12,551. Use the chart and map above to compare Frankly's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.