A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Freeda since 1891
Babies named Freeda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Freeda's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 103 |
| 1900s | 217 |
| 1910s | 543 |
| 1920s | 884 |
| 1930s | 558 |
| 1940s | 374 |
| 1950s | 186 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Freeda, a variant spelling of the more common Freida or Frieda, has appeared in U.S. birth records since 1891. Its popularity peaked in 1902, when it was most frequently chosen by parents. After a long period of decline, the name has seen a modest resurgence since 2022, reflecting a renewed interest in vintage and revival names from the 1900s. With a current rank of 14,942 and an incidence of about 1 in 321,453 births, Freeda remains an uncommon but distinctive choice. Its Germanic roots and association with 'peace' give it a gentle, classic appeal, and its rarity today sets it apart from more popular vintage revivals, making it a name with both history and individuality.
Freeda is a variant spelling of Frieda or Freida, names that derive from the Germanic element 'frid', meaning 'peace'. It emerged in English-speaking countries as a diminutive or variant of names like Frederica or Alfreda, but also as an independent given name. The spelling with double 'e' is a less common anglicization, appearing in records alongside other phonetic variants.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Free, Dee, Freddie
Sibling names for Freeda
Names that share Freeda's style, for a brother or sister.
