Frankie
Frankie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หfษนรฆล.ki/
Meaning and origin of Frankie
- A diminutive of the male given names Frank, Francisco, Francis, and Franklin.
- A diminutive of the female given names Frances and Francesca.
- A diminutive of the surname Frankenstein, used as a given name for a similar monster or mad scientist.
Etymology
From Frank + -ie.
How popular is Frankie?
Since 1880, 37,162 girls and 42,268 boys in the U.S. have been named Frankie (47% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #231 in 1888. Its highest rank for boys was #232 in 1945. In 2025 it ranked #922 for boys, with 805 babies given the name.
Names similar to Frankie
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Frankie FAQ
What does the name Frankie mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Frank, Francisco, Francis, and Franklin. A diminutive of the female given names Frances and Francesca. A diminutive of the surname Frankenstein, used as a given name for a similar monster or mad scientist. From Frank + -ie.
What is the origin of the name Frankie?
Frankie is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Frankie?
Since 1880, 37,162 girls and 42,268 boys in the U.S. have been named Frankie (47% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #231 in 1888. Its highest rank for boys was #232 in 1945. In 2025 it ranked #922 for boys, with 805 babies given the name.
Is Frankie a boy or girl name?
Frankie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (37,162 girls and 42,268 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.