Declining since 2022, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Fradel since 1975
Babies named Fradel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fradel's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 123 |
| 2010s | 216 |
| 2020s | 125 |
Meaning & origin
Fradel is an exceptionally rare feminine name with likely Yiddish origins, possibly a variant of Fraydel, itself derived from Freyda meaning 'joy'. In the United States, the name first appeared on record in 1975 and saw its peak rank in 2022 at position 7,133. As of 2025, Fradel was given to approximately 1 in every 107,151 baby girls, and its usage has been declining since 2022. The name has not concentrated in any particular U.S. state, remaining widely scattered among families who often have Ashkenazic Jewish heritage. Its rarity and distinctive sound make it a choice with deep cultural roots.
Fradel is likely a variant of Fraydel, a Yiddish feminine name derived from Freyda, itself from Middle High German 'vreude' meaning 'joy'. It belonged to the common Ashkenazic naming pattern of using abstract virtues as given names. The name has been used primarily among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and their diaspora, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Fraydel, Fraidel, Freydel
Sibling names for Fradel
Names that share Fradel's style, for a brother or sister.
