Rising since 2001, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Freja since 2000
Babies named Freja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 88 |
| 2010s | 247 |
| 2020s | 221 |
Meaning & origin
Freja is a Scandinavian name with deep mythological roots, borne by the Norse goddess of love and fertility. In the United States, it first appeared in official records in 2000 and has been steadily climbing in popularity ever since, ranking 3,903 in 2025. Its peak year so far is 2024, reflecting growing interest in Nordic names. Though still relatively rare, with only about 1 in 44,340 baby girls receiving the name, its rise since 2001 suggests it may become more common in the coming years. The spelling variant Freya is more widely used in English-speaking countries, but Freja retains the original Danish and Swedish form.
Freja is a modern spelling variant of Freya, derived from Old Norse Freyja, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress.' In Norse mythology, Freyja was a goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility, sister of Freyr. The name has been used in Scandinavia for centuries but gained broader international popularity in the late 20th century.
“Freja” around the world
Where Freja lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Frej, Frey
Sibling names for Freja
Names that share Freja's style, for a brother or sister.
