Rising since 1986, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Frimet since 1977
Babies named Frimet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 103 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 183 |
| 2020s | 155 |
Meaning & origin
Frimet is a name of uncertain origin, first appearing in U.S. records in 1977. It has maintained a low but growing presence in recent decades, with a trajectory of increasing usage since 1986. As of 2025, it ranked 3,903 nationally, given to roughly 1 in 43,440 newborns, marking its peak year to date. The name's obscurity and lack of clear etymology may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive choice with a traditional-sounding cadence. It has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting very dispersed usage across the country.
Frimet appears to be a modern name of uncertain origin, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1977. It may be a creative spelling or respelling of an earlier Yiddish or Hebrew name, but no direct derivation is firmly attested. The name has seen sporadic usage, with a slight rise in recent decades.
Sibling names for Frimet
Names that share Frimet's style, for a brother or sister.
