Freya
Peaked at #129 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Freya — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#129
in 2022
Current rank
#159
in 2024
Years tracked
81
1931–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1931, Freya reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #129 nationally with 2,182 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #584 (2014) to #159 (2024) — a 73% improvement.
As of 2024, Freya ranks #159 nationally for girls, with 1,877 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #159 | 1,877 |
| 2023 | #136 | 2,071 |
| 2022 | #129 | 2,182 |
| 2021 | #152 | 1,869 |
| 2020 | #178 | 1,599 |
| 2019 | #199 | 1,521 |
| 2018 | #266 | 1,240 |
| 2017 | #305 | 1,076 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Freya most popular?
Freya was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #129 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Freya becoming more or less popular?
Currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Freya?
At least 18,062 babies have been recorded with the name Freya in the US since 1931, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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