Freedia
A feminine name of invented origin, possibly combining the words "free" and "dia".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Freedia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Freedia today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Freedia births was 1926 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Freedia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Freedia is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Freedias were born before 1964.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Freedia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1926
5 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1952 SSA rank
#5,853
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Freedia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Freedia from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Freedia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Freedia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Freedia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Freedia
The name Freedia is believed to have originated in the ancient Germanic language group, specifically from the Old High German word "fridu," which means "peace" or "tranquility." This linguistic root can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic "*friþuz," derived from the Proto-Indo-European "*pri," meaning "beloved" or "dear."
The earliest recorded use of the name Freedia dates back to the 8th century CE, when it appeared in the Frankish Annals, a historical chronicle detailing the reign of the Carolingian dynasty in what is now modern-day France and Germany. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals of noble or aristocratic backgrounds.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Freedia was Freedia of Strasbourg, a 12th-century Benedictine abbess and religious reformer. Born around 1120 CE, she played a significant role in the spiritual and intellectual revival of monasticism in the region. Her writings and teachings focused on the importance of humility, obedience, and devotion to God.
In the 13th century, Freedia von Hohenstaufen, a German noblewoman and member of the powerful Hohenstaufen dynasty, was recorded as holding significant influence and power within the Holy Roman Empire. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in political affairs during the reign of her brother, Emperor Frederick II.
During the Renaissance period, Freedia Boccaccio, an Italian scholar and poet born in 1387, gained recognition for her contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of 15th-century Florence. Her works often explored themes of love, beauty, and the human condition, reflecting the humanistic ideals of the era.
Another prominent figure named Freedia was Freedia von Schönburg, a 16th-century German countess and landowner. Born in 1541, she was influential in the Protestant Reformation movement and instrumental in establishing educational institutions and supporting the arts within her domains.
Throughout history, the name Freedia has been associated with individuals who embodied qualities of peace, tranquility, and nobility. While its usage may have fluctuated across different regions and time periods, the name continues to hold its linguistic and cultural significance, carrying the essence of its ancient Germanic origins.
People
Freedia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Freedia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Freedia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Freedia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Freedia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Freedia a common name?
We classify Freedia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Freedia most popular?
The single biggest year for Freedia was 1926, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Freedia is about 72 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Freedia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Freedia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Freedia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Freedia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Freedia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Freedia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Freedia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.