Freeda
Every Freeda since 1891 — 3,072 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Freeda
Freeda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,685 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 3,072 American babies have been named Freeda. Its peak came in 1924, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Freeda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Freeda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,685 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,091 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,150 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,380 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,229 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,650 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,504 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,689 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,838 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,758 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,863 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,179 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,455 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,402 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,840 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,566 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,874 |
| 1950 | 20 | #2,205 |
| 1945 | 30 | #1,492 |
| 1940 | 41 | #1,136 |
| 1935 | 58 | #906 |
| 1930 | 82 | #777 |
| 1925 | 91 | #776 |
| 1920 | 88 | #774 |
| 1915 | 60 | #841 |
| 1910 | 22 | #925 |
| 1905 | 24 | #747 |
| 1900 | 16 | #950 |
| 1895 | 12 | #954 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Freeda in 2025?
Freeda ranked #15,685 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Freeda?
3,072 babies have been named Freeda in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Freeda most popular?
Freeda peaked in 1924, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Freeda a boy or girl name?
Freeda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Freeda rising or falling?
Freeda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.