Declining since 2019, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Freida since 1884
Babies named Freida per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Freida's real moment was 1919.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 54 |
| 1890s | 256 |
| 1900s | 366 |
| 1910s | 1,316 |
| 1920s | 1,839 |
| 1930s | 1,573 |
| 1940s | 1,698 |
| 1950s | 1,823 |
| 1960s | 787 |
| 1970s | 335 |
| 1980s | 174 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 145 |
| 2010s | 199 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Freida is a variant spelling of Frieda, a German name meaning peace. It entered the U.S. naming pool in the late 19th century, with its first recorded use in 1884. The name reached its peak popularity in 1919, when it ranked significantly higher than it does today. Since 2019, its usage has been declining, and as of 2025, it is given to approximately 1 in 89,293 newborns. Historically, Freida was most common in New York, where many German-American families settled. While never a top-tier name, it has maintained steady use among families honoring German heritage.
Freida is a German name derived from the Old High German word 'fridu,' meaning peace. It is a variant spelling of Frieda, which became popular in English-speaking countries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name was borne by many German immigrants and their descendants, contributing to its presence in the United States.
Where Freida is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Frieda, Freddie, Fritzi
Sibling names for Freida
Names that share Freida's style, for a brother or sister.
