Freyja
Every Freyja since 1994 — 3,858 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Freyja
Freyja is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #772 in 2025 with 352 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 3,858 American babies have been named Freyja. Its peak came in 2023, when 473 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 Freyja stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Freyja year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 352 | #772 |
| 2024 | 368 | #768 |
| 2023 | 473 | #628 |
| 2022 | 467 | #631 |
| 2021 | 407 | #708 |
| 2020 | 269 | #951 |
| 2019 | 260 | #994 |
| 2018 | 237 | #1,073 |
| 2017 | 223 | #1,125 |
| 2016 | 185 | #1,297 |
| 2015 | 140 | #1,569 |
| 2014 | 109 | #1,857 |
| 2013 | 80 | #2,312 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,389 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,512 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,780 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,517 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,337 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,176 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,494 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,037 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,460 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,260 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,467 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Freyja in 2025?
Freyja ranked #772 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 352 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Freyja?
3,858 babies have been named Freyja in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Freyja most popular?
Freyja peaked in 2023, when 473 newborns received the name.
Is Freyja a boy or girl name?
Freyja is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Freyja rising or falling?
Freyja is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.