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The name Frank has its roots in Latin, derived from 'Francus', meaning 'free man'. It evolved through various languages, including Old French and Middle English. The name reflects traits of honesty and straightforwardness, and it has biblical relevance. Historically, Frank gained prominence during the Middle Ages through the Frankish Empire, and it remains a popular name today.

The name Frank is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Frank has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Frank' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 16th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 35th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 60th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 110th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 237th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 396th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 815th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 945th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1686th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2225th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4437th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 28012th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Frank' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.