Holding steady.
Popularity of Fremont since 1882
Babies named Fremont per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fremont's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 129 |
| 1920s | 166 |
| 1930s | 73 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fremont is a uncommon given name that saw its greatest use in the late 19th century, with its peak occurring in 1899. It has not ranked among the top 1000 names in recent decades, reflecting a stable but minimal trajectory since the early 1900s. The name's first recorded appearance in Social Security data was in 1882, and its usage has remained consistent but very low. While no top states are associated with the name, it retains a historical charm linked to the American explorer John C. Frémont.
The name Fremont is likely of English origin, derived from a surname which itself may be a topographic name or a variant of Freeman. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States, possibly influenced by the explorer John C. Frémont. Its use has declined since its peak in the 1890s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Monty
Variants: Fremont
Sibling names for Fremont
Names that share Fremont's style, for a brother or sister.
