Total births
488
Girls' name · since 1912
Fredna
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 488 babies named Fredna, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 488
- total births
- 1912–1963
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Fredna is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 488 have been recorded since 1912.
Fredna has 488 recorded births among girls since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1940s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1963.
- 488 total births
- 1912–1963 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
488 girls have been named Fredna since 1912, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1963.
- 488
- total births
- 1912–1963
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Fredna was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
22 babies were named Fredna in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Fredna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Fredna splits its recorded history at 1937: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1927 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Fredna at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Fredna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1963
- Peak year (1927)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Fredna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Fredna's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Fredna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
61 births
- 1920s
1920s
100 births
- 1930s
1930s
108 births
- 1940s
1940s
135 births
- 1950s
1950s
72 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 135 births (28% of all-time use).
Fredna by state
Where Fredna concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 67 | 13.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 5.5% |
Mississippi share of Fredna's total US births 13.7%
Even split
67 of 488 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fredna? ▼
488 babies have been named Fredna since 1912. It was last recorded in 1963. The peak year was 1927 with 22 births.
When was Fredna most popular? ▼
Fredna was most popular in the 1940s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Fredna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fredna are Mississippi (67 births), Texas (27 births).
How long has the name Fredna been used? ▼
Fredna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 52 years of data through 1963.
What names are similar to Fredna? ▼
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 Fredna's data
- Fredna's decade-level peak was the 1940s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Frednas (67 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Fredna
Nearby Names Like Fredna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fredna
Freda Girl
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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 Fredna side by side: Fredna vs Freda Fredna vs Freya Fredna 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, 1912–1963 (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. "Fredna: Baby Name Since 1912 - 488 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fredna. 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 Fredna 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.