Declining since 2018, #1,561 for girls today.
Popularity of Frida since 1892
Babies named Frida per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 37 |
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 648 |
| 2000s | 3,159 |
| 2010s | 3,077 |
| 2020s | 1,320 |
Meaning & origin
Frida has a steady if unassuming presence in American baby names. First recorded in 1892, it reached a peak rank in 2018 before beginning a gradual decline. In 2025, it held the 1,561st spot, given to roughly 1 in 11,906 girls. The name is most frequently found in Minnesota, California, and Washington, suggesting a concentration in states with strong German-American or artistic communities. While never a top-tier choice, Frida's short, distinctive sound and cross-cultural appeal have kept it in consistent use for over a century.
Frida is a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element 'frid' meaning 'peace,' such as Frieda or Frida. It also bears resemblance to the Old Norse 'Fríðr' meaning 'beloved.' The name gained international recognition through the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, though the name itself has longstanding use in German-speaking countries. Its popularity in the United States has been modest but steady, with a peak in 2018.
Where Frida 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.
“Frida” around the world
Where Frida lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Riri, Fifi, Fridi
Sibling names for Frida
Names that share Frida's style, for a brother or sister.
