Franklin

Frank·linHuman

At a glance

Franklin is the #287 dog name in our records and #331 for cats. About 1 in 975 male dogs is called Franklin, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Franklin?

#287dog name of 19,856
1 in 975male dogs
476dogs in the records
#331cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 3%Boys 92%Not recorded 5%

3% girls · 97% boys among 450 dogs with a recorded sex

Franklin over the years

Rising
012.124.22013: 2.8, 2014: 6.1, 2015: 11.6, 2016: 5.2, 2017: 5.6, 2018: 3.6, 2019: 5.9, 2020: 10.7, 2021: 10.9, 2022: 4.3, 2023: 7.3, 2024: 21.12013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Franklin per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Franklin

Questions

Is Franklin a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (97% male).

How popular is Franklin for dogs?

Franklin is the #287 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 476 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Franklin?

Franklin is said in 2 syllables: Frank·lin. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Franklin?

Franklyn, Franklincito and Frankie sound similar.

What breeds are often named Franklin?

Dachshunds, Goldendoodles and Labrador Retrievers are the breeds most often called Franklin.

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