Total births
1,477
Girls' name · since 1895
Fredda
Since 1895, U.S. Social Security records show 1,477 babies named Fredda, peaking in 1948. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,477
- total births
- 1895–1979
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Fredda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,477 recorded since 1895.
Social Security Administration records show Fredda recorded 1,477 times among girls since 1895, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1895 to 1979.
- 1,477 total births
- 1895–1979 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,477 girls have been named Fredda since 1895, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1979.
- 1,477
- total births
- 1895–1979
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Fredda was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
61 babies were named Fredda in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Fredda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Fredda's full recorded timeline at 1941, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1971, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1948 peak of 61 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Fredda at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1895
Fredda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–1979
- Peak year (1948)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Fredda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Fredda's strongest decade.
454 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Fredda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 20
1890s
20 births
- 1900s 14
1900s
14 births
- 1910s 113
1910s
113 births
- 1920s
1920s
186 births
- 1930s
1930s
223 births
- 1940s
1940s
454 births
- 1950s
1950s
289 births
- 1960s 135
1960s
135 births
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 454 births (31% of all-time use).
How Fredda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Fredda's total volume
Fredda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Fredda by state
Where Fredda concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 175 | 11.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 110 | 7.4% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 20 | 1.4% |
| #4 | California | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Oklahoma | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Fredda's total US births 11.8%
Even split
175 of 1,477 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fredda? ▼
Fredda has been given to 1,477 babies in the U.S. since 1895, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1979. 61 babies were born in 1948, its single highest year.
When was Fredda most popular? ▼
Fredda was most popular in the 1940s decade with 454 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Fredda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fredda are New York (175 births), Texas (110 births), Tennessee (20 births).
How long has the name Fredda been used? ▼
Fredda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1895, spanning 85 years of data through 1979.
What names are similar to Fredda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Freda, Freya, Freida, Freddie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Fredda's data
- Fredda's decade-level peak was the 1940s (454 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Freddas (175 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Fredda
Nearby Names Like Fredda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fredda
Freda Girl
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Freya Girl
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Freida Girl
#7264 10,794 births
Freddie Girl
#7258 10,328 births
Freyja Girl
#768 3,858 births
Compare Fredda side by side: Fredda vs Freda Fredda vs Freya Fredda vs Freida
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1895–1979 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Fredda: Baby Name Since 1895 - 1,477 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fredda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Fredda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.