Total births
285
Boys' name · since 1913
Freemon
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 285 babies named Freemon, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 285
- total births
- 1913–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
285 boys have been named Freemon since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Freemon recorded 285 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1913 to 1961.
- 285 total births
- 1913–1961 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
285 boys have been named Freemon since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1961.
- 285
- total births
- 1913–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Freemon was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
16 babies were named Freemon in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Freemon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Freemon's full recorded timeline at 1932, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1913, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1923 peak of 16 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Freemon at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Freemon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1961
- Peak year (1923)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Freemon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Freemon's strongest decade.
85 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Freemon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 32
1910s
32 births
- 1920s
1920s
85 births
- 1930s
1930s
71 births
- 1940s
1940s
63 births
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 85 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Freemon? ▼
285 babies have been named Freemon since 1913. It was last recorded in 1961. The peak year was 1923 with 16 births.
When was Freemon most popular? ▼
Freemon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 85 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Freemon been used? ▼
Records for Freemon go back to 1913, giving 49 years of history through 1961.
What names are similar to Freemon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fred, Frederick, Freddie, Fredrick, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Freemon's data
- Freemon's decade-level peak was the 1920s (85 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Freemon
Nearby Names Like Freemon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Freemon
Fred Boy
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Frederick Boy
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Freddie Boy
#1957 73,315 births
Fredrick Boy
#1631 64,527 births
Freddy Boy
#1333 26,796 births
Compare Freemon side by side: Freemon vs Fred Freemon vs Frederick Freemon vs Freddie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1913–1961 (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. "Freemon: Baby Name Since 1913 - 285 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/freemon. 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 Freemon 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.