Holding steady.
Popularity of Fleda since 1884
Babies named Fleda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fleda's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 |
| 1890s | 35 |
| 1900s | 57 |
| 1910s | 111 |
| 1920s | 126 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fleda is a rare name that appeared in U.S. Social Security records from 1884 onward, with its highest usage in 1889. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 names nationwide and has not been recorded in recent decades. The name's origins are uncertain, but it may be a variant of Frida or derive from an Old English word. Fleda exemplifies the style of late 19th-century feminine names that have fallen out of common use.
Fleda is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of the Germanic name Frida, which means 'peace', or could be connected to an Old English element 'fled' meaning 'beauty' or 'prosperity'. The name was most commonly used in the late 19th century in the United States, with its peak recorded in 1889, after which it fell into disuse.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Flea
Variants: Fledda
Sibling names for Fleda
Names that share Fleda's style, for a brother or sister.
