Free or from France
Originally a diminutive of Frances, Francis, or Franklin, Frankie has evolved into a standalone name. It derives from the Germanic tribe, the Franks, whose name eventually became synonymous with being a 'free man'.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead singer of The Four Seasons
Actor known for Malcolm in the Middle
Eccentric protagonist played by Lily Tomlin · Grace and Frankie
Champion horse racing jockey
Singer from the girl group The Saturdays
The matriarch of the Heck family · The Middle
American fashion model
