Boy · #6,591 in 2026

Franko

Name: Popularity of the name Franko in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Franko, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,591

Peak Rank

#4,306 (2016)

Total Babies

347

5-Yr Trend

+12%

1975

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#4306

Peak Rank

347

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Franko

Franko first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 21 Frankos were born — ranking #4,623 that year. As of 2026, Franko ranks #6,591 for baby boys with 12 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 347 Frankos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Franko

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Franko

What does the name Franko mean?

Franko is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Franko in 2026?

In 2026, Franko ranks #6,591 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Franko most popular?

Franko reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #4,306 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Franko most popular?

Franko has historically been most popular in Florida, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Franko.

Is Franko a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Franko is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Franko?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Franko include Chano, Johnas, Graviel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Franko

Franko is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 347 births in the dataset. Franko's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #4,306. Use the chart and map above to compare Franko'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.