Franklin
Franklin had its moment in 2016 — by 2017 it had largely faded from Australian registers.
Note: Franklin hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Peak: 14 registrations in 2016. Last appearance: 2017 with 8 registrations (rank #207).
Neighbours in the 2017 ranking
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By state & territory — 2017
How often Franklin was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (8 babies)
In 2017: 8 babies named Franklin across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Franklin?
- Between 2014 and 2017, Franklin was registered for 32 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Franklin a popular name in Australia?
- Franklin has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #207 with 8 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.