Boys name · California
Franklin in California
The SSA records 7,355 Franklin births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #455 most popular boys name, from 70 births that year.
Popularity over time
Franklin in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | #118 |
| 1927 | 32 | #185 |
| 1944 | 54 | #197 |
| 1960 | 90 | #260 |
| 1976 | 59 | #333 |
| 1992 | 101 | #351 |
| 2009 | 54 | #555 |
| 2025 | 70 | #455 |
Franklin had its most births in California in 1991, when 118 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in California came in 1933, at #80.
Rank swung between #80 (1933) and #641 (2002) in California, from #118 in 1910 to #455 in 2025.
West Virginia gave Franklin its highest national rank, #8, in 1933. See Franklin in every state →
How popular is Franklin in California?
The SSA records 7,355 Franklin births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #455 most popular boys name, from 70 births that year.
How many babies are named Franklin in California?
70 Franklin babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Franklin in California?
In 2025, Franklin sat at #455 on the boys list for California.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.