Freemon
Of obscure origin, possibly derived from "free" and "man."
Name Census estimates that about 78 living Americans carry the first name Freemon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Freemon today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Freemon births was 1923 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Freemon. 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 Freemon is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Freemons were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Freemon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
78
~ 1 in 4,394,286 Americans
Peak year
1923
16 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1961 SSA rank
#4,275
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Freemon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Freemon from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 85 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Freemon 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 Freemon 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 Freemon
The name Freemon has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, originating from the Old High German word "frī" (free) and the suffix "-mōn" (man or person). It likely emerged during the Early Middle Ages, around the 6th to 8th centuries CE, as a compound name given to individuals born into freedom or those who achieved a free status.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Freemon can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century Gothic manuscript containing portions of the Bible translated into the Gothic language. Here, the name appears as "Frīmōn," referring to a person of free birth or status.
During the Middle Ages, the name Freemon gained popularity among certain Germanic tribes and cultures, particularly in regions now encompassing parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or enjoyed certain privileges due to their free status.
Historically, several notable individuals bore the name Freemon. One of the earliest was Freemon of Salzburg (c. 800 - 873 CE), a Benedictine monk and influential theologian who served as the Bishop of Salzburg in the 9th century. His writings and teachings had a significant impact on the religious and intellectual discourse of his time.
Another prominent figure was Freemon the Wayfarer (c. 1050 - 1120 CE), a German knight and explorer known for his extensive travels throughout Europe and the Middle East. His accounts of his journeys were widely circulated and inspired many subsequent explorers and adventurers.
In the 13th century, Freemon of Nuremberg (c. 1210 - 1278 CE) was a renowned scholar and physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. His treatises on various ailments and remedies were highly influential and widely studied throughout Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Freemon Schwarzwald (1495 - 1562 CE) was a German artist and woodcarver whose intricate works adorned numerous churches and cathedrals across Central Europe. His masterful craftsmanship and attention to detail made him highly sought after by patrons and nobility.
In the 17th century, Freemon von Moltke (1612 - 1671 CE) was a Danish-German military officer and strategist who played a pivotal role in the Thirty Years' War. His innovative tactics and leadership skills earned him a reputation as one of the most skilled commanders of his time.
While the name Freemon has become less common in modern times, its historical significance and connection to the ideals of freedom and individual liberty remain an enduring legacy.
People
Freemon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Freemon 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
Freemon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Freemon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 78 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Freemon 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 4,394,286 US residents.
Is Freemon a common name?
We classify Freemon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 285 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Freemon most popular?
The single biggest year for Freemon was 1923, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Freemon is about 80 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 Freemon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Freemon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Freemon in the SSA data are male. 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 Freemon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Freemon 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 Freemon 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 many people have Freemon as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.