Frank
Pronunciation: [ fr-ANGK ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Frank first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,503 babies have been named Frank in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Frank is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,510 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,510
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Frank
Frank is a girl name .
Is Frank a boy or girl name? Frank is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,510 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #469. Frank is more commonly used as a boy name.
Frank is currently ranked #71,510 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Frank include Fra, Fry, Frie, and Frakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Frank include Francesca, Frances, Frankie, Francine, Francis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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