Girls — US data, 1880-2024

Frieda

Peaked at #141 nationally in 1896, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.

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FriedaGirls (United States)

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Frieda (Girls)

Peak rank

#141

in 1896

Current rank

#3983

in 2024

Years tracked

145

1880–2024

Trend

Stable

Tracked since 1880, Frieda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1896, ranking #141 nationally with 339 babies given the name that year.

Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4034 (2014) to #3983 (2024) — a 1% improvement.

As of 2024, Frieda ranks #3983 nationally for girls, with 37 babies given the name that year.

Recent years

YearRankBirths
2024#3,98337
2023#4,13435
2022#3,66442
2021#4,04536
2020#4,29032
2019#3,62642
2018#4,10035
2017#4,09336

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 18802024.

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Common Questions

When was Frieda most popular?

Frieda was most popular in 1896, when it ranked #141 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.

Is Frieda becoming more or less popular?

Currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.

How many babies have been named Frieda?

At least 25,468 babies have been recorded with the name Frieda in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.

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