Total births
3,072
Girls' name · since 1891
Freeda
Since 1891, U.S. Social Security records show 3,072 babies named Freeda, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15351
- among girls today
- 3,072
- born since 1891
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Freeda is the #15351 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 3,072 recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Freeda recorded 3,072 times among girls since 1891, holding rank #15351 nationally today, ahead of 13% of girls, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 2025.
- #15351 among girls today
- 3,072 born since 1891
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Freeda is currently the #15351 girls' name in America, more common than 13% of girls - 3,072 born since 1891, peaking in the 1920s.
- #15351
- among girls today
- 3,072
- born since 1891
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
Freeda vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15351
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 13% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Freeda was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
99 babies were named Freeda in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
How Freeda compares
3,072 Top 17% higher than 83% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Freeda's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Freeda | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,072 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 99 | 48 | 19,840 |
Freeda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Freeda splits its recorded history at 1941: 24% of all births land in the more recent half, 76% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1891 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 99 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Freeda at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1924
Current rank
#15,351
Active since
1891
Freeda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–2025
- Peak year (1924)
- 99
- Annual births at peak, across 135 years of records
Freeda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Freeda's strongest decade.
884 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Freeda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 103
1890s
103 births
- 1900s 217
1900s
217 births
- 1910s
1910s
543 births
- 1920s
1920s
884 births
- 1930s
1930s
558 births
- 1940s
1940s
374 births
- 1950s 186
1950s
186 births
- 1960s 67
1960s
67 births
- 1970s 45
1970s
45 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 21
2000s
21 births
- 2010s 36
2010s
36 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 884 births (29% of all-time use).
How Freeda 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 Freeda's total volume
Freeda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Freeda by state
Where Freeda concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Virginia | | 225 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 214 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 171 | 5.6% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 153 | 5.0% |
| #5 | Oklahoma | | 134 | 4.4% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 91 | 3.0% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 82 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 75 | 2.4% |
West Virginia share of Freeda's total US births 7.3%
Even split
225 of 3,072 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Freeda appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Freeda? ▼
3,072 babies have been named Freeda since 1891. It currently ranks #15351 among girls. The peak year was 1924 with 99 births.
When was Freeda most popular? ▼
Freeda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 884 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Freeda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Freeda are West Virginia (225 births), Arkansas (214 births), Kentucky (171 births).
How long has the name Freeda been used? ▼
Freeda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1891, spanning 135 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Freeda? ▼
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 Freeda's data
- Freeda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (884 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- West Virginia records the most Freedas (225 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. West Virginia 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 Freeda
Nearby Names Like Freeda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Freeda
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 Freeda side by side: Freeda vs Freda Freeda vs Freya Freeda vs Freida
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Freeda
Florinda #15350
1,865 births · Peak 1956
Lavena #15352
1,223 births · Peak 1922
Clay #15349
273 births · Peak 1942
Stacia #15353
9,027 births · Peak 1970
Lorine #15348
8,750 births · Peak 1922
Anise #15354
1,242 births · Peak 1992
Hanora #15347
63 births · Peak 1918
Cinderella #15355
908 births · Peak 1922
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1891–2025 (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. "Freeda: #15351 Girls' Name - 3,072 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/freeda. 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 Freeda 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 June 2026.