Frampton
From an English surname derived from a placename meaning "farmstead settlement enclosure".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Frampton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Frampton today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Frampton births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Frampton. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Frampton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,403
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Frampton: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Frampton by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Frampton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Frampton
The name Frampton has its origins in Old English, deriving from the combination of two words: "frām" meaning "brave" or "vigorous," and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement." This suggests that the name Frampton may have initially referred to someone from a town or village inhabited by brave or vigorous people.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Frampton was primarily found in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Lincolnshire. It is believed to have emerged as a locational surname, indicating a person's place of origin or residence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frampton can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Frametone." This important historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded the names of landowners and settlements across England.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Frampton. One such figure was Sir George Frampton (1860-1928), an English sculptor known for his works adorning various public buildings in London, including the Victoria Memorial and the statue of Queen Victoria in front of Buckingham Palace.
Another prominent bearer of the name was George Frampton (1609-1679), an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Gloucester. He was a notable figure during the English Civil War and is remembered for his writings on theology and religious matters.
In the realm of music, Peter Frampton (born 1950) is a renowned English rock musician, singer, and songwriter. He gained international fame with his live album "Frampton Comes Alive!" in 1976 and is known for his guitar skills and hits like "Show Me the Way" and "Baby, I Love Your Way."
Continuing the musical legacy, Frampton Jones (born 1959) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who has collaborated with various artists, including Carly Simon, Bonnie Raitt, and Vince Gill.
Finally, Hollis Frampton (1936-1984) was an American avant-garde filmmaker and photographer known for his experimental works that explored the boundaries of cinema and the concept of time in film.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Frampton throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and disciplines.
People
Frampton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Frampton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Frampton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Frampton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Frampton going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Frampton a common name?
We classify Frampton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Frampton most popular?
The single biggest year for Frampton was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Frampton is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Frampton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Frampton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Frampton in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Frampton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Frampton in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Frampton can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Frampton?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Frampton, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.