Freda
Every Freda since 1880 — 42,553 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Freda
Freda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,630 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 42,553 American babies have been named Freda. Its peak came in 1918, when 1,025 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Freda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Freda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,630 | — | — |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,021 | — | — |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,041 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,708 | — | — |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,184 | — | — |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,429 | — | — |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,519 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,801 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,371 | — | — |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,138 | — | — |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,753 | — | — |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,157 | — | — |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,694 | — | — |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,353 | — | — |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,401 | — | — |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,793 | — | — |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,522 | — | — |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,102 | — | — |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,609 | — | — |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,635 | — | — |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,192 | — | — |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,585 | — | — |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,229 | — | — |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,250 | — | — |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,724 | — | — |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,777 | — | — |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,652 | — | — |
| 1985 | 48 | #2,185 | — | — |
| 1980 | 98 | #1,304 | — | — |
| 1975 | 132 | #954 | — | — |
| 1970 | 145 | #906 | — | — |
| 1965 | 263 | #589 | — | — |
| 1960 | 449 | #462 | — | — |
| 1955 | 507 | #391 | — | — |
| 1950 | 437 | #388 | — | — |
| 1945 | 438 | #330 | — | — |
| 1940 | 487 | #284 | — | — |
| 1935 | 623 | #251 | 5 | #3,852 |
| 1930 | 610 | #253 | — | — |
| 1925 | 889 | #217 | — | — |
| 1920 | 974 | #201 | — | — |
| 1915 | 944 | #176 | — | — |
| 1910 | 345 | #193 | — | — |
| 1905 | 310 | #170 | — | — |
| 1900 | 321 | #170 | — | — |
| 1895 | 250 | #167 | — | — |
| 1890 | 127 | #215 | — | — |
| 1885 | 67 | #248 | — | — |
| 1880 | 34 | #265 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Freda in 2025?
Freda ranked #6,630 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Freda?
42,553 babies have been named Freda in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Freda most popular?
Freda peaked in 1918, when 1,025 newborns received the name.
Is Freda a boy or girl name?
Freda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Freda rising or falling?
Freda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.