Freedom
Every Freedom since 1918 — 1,916 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Freedom
Freedom is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,057 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 1,916 American babies have been named Freedom — about 64% girls and 36% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1975, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Freedom stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Freedom 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 | 11 | #9,057 | 13 | #6,579 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,794 | 14 | #6,288 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,641 | 12 | #7,042 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,303 | 10 | #7,950 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,821 | 23 | #4,408 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,202 | 23 | #4,316 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,477 | 8 | #9,156 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,513 | 11 | #7,287 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,020 | 12 | #6,822 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,043 | 18 | #5,194 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,183 | 18 | #5,130 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,577 | 17 | #5,324 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,887 | 18 | #5,038 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,881 | 12 | #6,751 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,611 | 11 | #7,153 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,846 | 15 | #5,830 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,608 | 12 | #6,940 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,208 | 20 | #4,783 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,728 | 12 | #6,779 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,434 | 13 | #6,216 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,142 | 24 | #3,856 |
| 2004 | 35 | #4,029 | 18 | #4,656 |
| 2003 | 44 | #3,314 | 27 | #3,391 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,838 | 27 | #3,292 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,889 | 17 | #4,551 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,848 | 16 | #4,652 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,370 | 11 | #5,260 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,691 | 6 | #7,478 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,150 | — | — |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,756 | 5 | #6,589 |
| 1975 | 48 | #1,887 | 25 | #1,906 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,971 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Freedom in 2025?
Freedom ranked #9,057 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Freedom?
1,916 babies have been named Freedom in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Freedom most popular?
Freedom peaked in 1975, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Freedom a boy or girl name?
Freedom is used for both: about 64% of babies named Freedom have been girls and 36% boys.
Is the name Freedom rising or falling?
Freedom is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.