Freda
Peaked at #161 nationally in 1897, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Freda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Freda — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#161
in 1897
Current rank
#6000
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Freda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1897, ranking #161 nationally with 279 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #9753 (2014) to #6000 (2024) — a 38% improvement.
As of 2024, Freda ranks #6000 nationally for girls, with 20 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | #7,032 | 16 |
| 2022 | #8,703 | 12 |
| 2021 | #8,649 | 12 |
| 2020 | #6,428 | 18 |
| 2019 | #6,517 | 18 |
| 2018 | #8,797 | 12 |
| 2016 | #7,370 | 16 |
Freda — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1539
in 1909
Last ranked
#3341
in 1942
Years tracked
5
1909–1942
Trend
Rising
Freda was already at its most popular for boys in 1909 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1539), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Freda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1942, when it stood at #3341.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | #3,341 | 6 |
| 1941 | #3,688 | 5 |
| 1935 | #3,851 | 5 |
| 1919 | #4,401 | 5 |
| 1909 | #1,539 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Freda most popular?
Freda was most popular in 1897, when it ranked #161 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Freda becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Freda?
At least 42,533 babies have been recorded with the name Freda in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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