Freja
Every Freja since 2000 — 556 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Freja
Freja is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,929 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 556 American babies have been named Freja. Its peak came in 2024, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Freja stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Freja year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,929 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,247 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,731 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,910 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,659 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,801 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,196 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,514 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,797 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,285 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,900 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,808 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,557 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,450 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,549 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,688 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,839 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,179 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,952 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,493 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,202 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,990 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,864 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,303 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,117 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,732 |
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Famous people named Freja
- Freja Beha Erichsen Model · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Freja in 2025?
Freja ranked #3,929 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Freja?
556 babies have been named Freja in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Freja most popular?
Freja peaked in 2024, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Freja a boy or girl name?
Freja is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Freja rising or falling?
Freja is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Freja?
Well-known people named Freja include Freja Beha Erichsen (model).