Declining since 2002, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Freedom since 1918
Babies named Freedom per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 290 | 113 |
| 1980s | 110 | 23 |
| 1990s | 120 | 124 |
| 2000s | 331 | 186 |
| 2010s | 273 | 140 |
| 2020s | 106 | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Freedom is a word name that directly invokes the concept of liberty. It entered U.S. naming records in 1918, and its rarity has been a constant: as of 2025, it ranks 8,860th with an incidence of 1 in 146,115. Its popularity peaked in 1976, likely influenced by the American Bicentennial and broader cultural themes of the era. Since 2002 the name has been steadily falling in usage, though it remains a distinctive choice for any gender. No single state has shown a notable concentration of the name, consistent with its overall scarcity across all regions.
Freedom is a modern English word name derived directly from the abstract noun meaning 'liberty, independence.' It first appeared as a given name in the early 20th century, likely inspired by patriotic or aspirational themes. Its use peaked in the 1970s, possibly reflecting the cultural movements of that era, but it remains very rare overall.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Free, Freddie
Sibling names for Freedom
Names that share Freedom's style, for a brother or sister.
