Total births
2,307
Girls' name · since 1901
Fredia
Since 1901, U.S. Social Security records show 2,307 babies named Fredia, peaking in 1948. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,307
- total births
- 1901–1990
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
2,307 girls have been named Fredia since 1901, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Fredia recorded 2,307 times among girls since 1901, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 1990.
- 2,307 total births
- 1901–1990 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,307 girls have been named Fredia since 1901, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1990.
- 2,307
- total births
- 1901–1990
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Fredia was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
73 babies were named Fredia in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Fredia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Fredia's SSA record in two at 1944 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1948 peak of 73, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Fredia at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Fredia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–1990
- Peak year (1948)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Fredia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Fredia's strongest decade.
567 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Fredia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 21
1900s
21 births
- 1910s 143
1910s
143 births
- 1920s
1920s
294 births
- 1930s
1930s
342 births
- 1940s
1940s
450 births
- 1950s
1950s
567 births
- 1960s
1960s
368 births
- 1970s 111
1970s
111 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 567 births (25% of all-time use).
How Fredia 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 Fredia's total volume
Fredia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Fredia by state
Where Fredia concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 143 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 95 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 76 | 3.3% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 68 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Texas | | 54 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 44 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 43 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 23 | 1.0% |
Kentucky share of Fredia's total US births 6.2%
Even split
143 of 2,307 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Fredia appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fredia? ▼
Fredia has been given to 2,307 babies in the U.S. since 1901, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1990. 73 babies were born in 1948, its single highest year.
When was Fredia most popular? ▼
Fredia was most popular in the 1950s decade with 567 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Fredia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fredia are Kentucky (143 births), Tennessee (95 births), Alabama (76 births).
How long has the name Fredia been used? ▼
Fredia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1901, spanning 90 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Fredia? ▼
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 Fredia's data
- Fredia's decade-level peak was the 1950s (567 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Fredias (143 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Fredia
Nearby Names Like Fredia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fredia
Freda Girl
#5964 42,527 births
Freya Girl
#160 19,821 births
Freida Girl
#7264 10,794 births
Freddie Girl
#7258 10,328 births
Freyja Girl
#768 3,858 births
Compare Fredia side by side: Fredia vs Freda Fredia vs Freya Fredia 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, 1901–1990 (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. "Fredia: Baby Name Since 1901 - 2,307 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fredia. 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 Fredia 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.