Frank
Meaning: Free man or Frankish
Origin: Germanic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #208
Total births: 1,222
History: Frank peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Frank Sinatra packed Australian concert halls. Frank Lowy built the Westfield shopping empire. Frank means Australian business ambition.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1967) | #86 |
| Babies named Frank in 1967 | 73 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,222 |
| Peak year | 1959 (101 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #74 |
| Years in records | 1952–1967 (16 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 4 spots |
Frequently asked about Frank
What does the name Frank mean?
Frank means “Free man or Frankish” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Frank?
Frank has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Free man or Frankish”.
How popular is Frank in Australia?
Frank ranked #86 in Australia in 1967 — given to 73 babies that year.
When was Frank most popular?
Frank peaked in 1959 with 101 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Frank a boy or girl name?
Frank is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Franks in registered births are male.
How long has Frank been recorded in Australia?
Frank appears in birth records in Australia across 16 years — from 1952 through 1967.