Frankie
A diminutive of the male given names Frank, Francisco, Francis, and Franklin.
Every Frankie since 1880 — 79,430 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Frankie
Frankie is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #922 in 2025 with 256 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 79,430 American babies have been named Frankie — about 53% boys and 47% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1959, when 1,198 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Frankie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Frankie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 549 | #552 | 256 | #922 |
| 2024 | 512 | #590 | 193 | #1,110 |
| 2023 | 562 | #539 | 217 | #1,014 |
| 2022 | 566 | #545 | 210 | #1,049 |
| 2021 | 507 | #590 | 202 | #1,062 |
| 2020 | 495 | #588 | 221 | #973 |
| 2019 | 384 | #739 | 200 | #1,035 |
| 2018 | 338 | #805 | 195 | #1,041 |
| 2017 | 323 | #843 | 238 | #902 |
| 2016 | 284 | #956 | 204 | #1,000 |
| 2015 | 274 | #987 | 209 | #987 |
| 2014 | 216 | #1,152 | 227 | #932 |
| 2013 | 148 | #1,498 | 265 | #818 |
| 2012 | 173 | #1,353 | 243 | #870 |
| 2011 | 135 | #1,607 | 246 | #860 |
| 2010 | 114 | #1,802 | 273 | #797 |
| 2009 | 130 | #1,707 | 322 | #728 |
| 2008 | 98 | #2,082 | 292 | #761 |
| 2007 | 131 | #1,683 | 345 | #689 |
| 2006 | 105 | #1,923 | 354 | #652 |
| 2005 | 106 | #1,842 | 283 | #717 |
| 2004 | 109 | #1,763 | 251 | #743 |
| 2003 | 80 | #2,174 | 215 | #812 |
| 2002 | 95 | #1,873 | 232 | #748 |
| 2001 | 91 | #1,908 | 224 | #768 |
| 2000 | 94 | #1,835 | 235 | #729 |
| 1995 | 118 | #1,394 | 284 | #609 |
| 1990 | 111 | #1,429 | 385 | #497 |
| 1985 | 72 | #1,637 | 325 | #482 |
| 1980 | 96 | #1,321 | 398 | #408 |
| 1975 | 109 | #1,078 | 441 | #371 |
| 1970 | 166 | #828 | 598 | #322 |
| 1965 | 280 | #573 | 679 | #288 |
| 1960 | 321 | #539 | 813 | #280 |
| 1955 | 394 | #457 | 709 | #266 |
| 1950 | 435 | #389 | 650 | #253 |
| 1945 | 509 | #304 | 578 | #232 |
| 1940 | 515 | #276 | 394 | #282 |
| 1935 | 541 | #264 | 291 | #317 |
| 1930 | 545 | #275 | 257 | #358 |
| 1925 | 556 | #284 | 137 | #525 |
| 1920 | 454 | #306 | 109 | #602 |
| 1915 | 338 | #327 | 45 | #929 |
| 1910 | 166 | #301 | 13 | #887 |
| 1905 | 128 | #295 | 6 | #1,146 |
| 1900 | 71 | #392 | — | — |
| 1895 | 62 | #353 | — | — |
| 1890 | 67 | #309 | — | — |
| 1885 | 35 | #340 | — | — |
| 1880 | 17 | #411 | — | — |
Famous people named Frankie
- Frankie Valli Singer · b. 1934
- Frankie Avalon Actor · b. 1940
- Frankie Laine Musician · 1913–2007
- Frankie Knuckles Musician · 1955–2014
- Frankie Faison Actor · b. 1949
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Frankie mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Frank, Francisco, Francis, and Franklin.
How popular is the name Frankie in 2025?
Frankie ranked #922 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 256 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Frankie?
79,430 babies have been named Frankie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Frankie most popular?
Frankie peaked in 1959, when 1,198 newborns received the name.
Is Frankie a boy or girl name?
Frankie is used for both: about 47% of babies named Frankie have been girls and 53% boys.
Is the name Frankie rising or falling?
Frankie has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Frankie?
Well-known people named Frankie include Frankie Valli (singer), Frankie Avalon (actor), Frankie Laine (musician).