Holding steady.
Popularity of Fredonia since 1889
Babies named Fredonia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fredonia's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 38 |
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 88 |
| 1920s | 115 |
| 1930s | 89 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fredonia is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1889. Its highest popularity occurred in 1890 during the peak year when it reached its highest rank. However, it has never been a common name, and the Social Security Administration reports that it has not held a top 1000 rank in recent decades. The name has remained consistently stable in its rarity, with no significant resurgence. It was most frequently used in the 1890s, reflecting a trend of elaborate feminine coinages during that era. Today, Fredonia is a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon historical name.
Fredonia is a modern coinage, likely derived from the word 'freedom' or influenced by the feminine suffix -onia. It was popularized in the United States in the 19th century, possibly inspired by the utopian community 'Fredonia' in New York, founded in the 1830s. The name gained some popularity in the late 1800s but has since fallen out of common use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Freddie, Freda, Nia
Variants: Fredoniah, Fridonia
Sibling names for Fredonia
Names that share Fredonia's style, for a brother or sister.
