Franko
Every Franko since 1975 — 329 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Franko
Franko is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,644 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 329 American babies have been named Franko. Its peak came in 2016, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Franko stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Franko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,644 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,548 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,655 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,593 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,105 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,992 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,536 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,789 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,162 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,671 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,134 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,749 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,705 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,383 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,021 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,826 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,643 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,176 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,124 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,975 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,293 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,687 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,753 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,784 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,960 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,138 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,485 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Franko
- Franko Škugor Tennis player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Franko in 2025?
Franko ranked #12,644 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Franko?
329 babies have been named Franko in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Franko most popular?
Franko peaked in 2016, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Franko a boy or girl name?
Franko is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Franko rising or falling?
Franko is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Franko?
Well-known people named Franko include Franko Škugor (tennis player).