Fremon
Of unknown origin, potentially stemming from a place name or surname.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Fremon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fremon today is around 92 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fremon births was 1938 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fremon. 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 Fremon is about 92 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Fremons were born before 1944.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fremon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1938
9 babies that year
Average age
92
years old
1940 SSA rank
#3,246
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Fremon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fremon from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 32 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fremon 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 Fremon 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 Fremon
The name Fremon has its roots in the Germanic language and culture, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two Old German words, 'frī' meaning 'free' and 'mund' meaning 'protection,' suggesting a name that conferred the idea of being under protection or safeguard.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Fremon can be traced back to the 9th century, where it was found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Frankish Empire. One notable bearer of this name was Fremon of Verden, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the late 9th century and is known for his writings on religious subjects.
In the 11th century, the name gained prominence with Fremon, Count of Zutphen, a Dutch nobleman who played a significant role in the regional politics of the Low Countries during the early Middle Ages. His descendants continued to carry the name, solidifying its presence in the region.
The 12th century saw the rise of Fremon of Craon, a French knight and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard the Lionheart. His exploits and bravery in the Holy Land were documented in various chronicles of the time, further immortalizing the name.
As the centuries progressed, the name Fremon continued to be used across various European regions, with notable bearers including Fremon of Arles, a 13th-century French nobleman and military commander, and Fremon von Zehren, a 14th-century German knight and landowner.
In the realm of literature, the name Fremon appeared in the epic poem "The Song of Roland," one of the oldest surviving works of French literature from the 11th century. In the poem, Fremon is depicted as a valiant Frankish warrior, adding literary significance to the name.
While the name Fremon has seen a decline in popularity in modern times, its historical significance and rich cultural heritage make it a unique and intriguing name with a storied past.
People
Fremon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fremon 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
Fremon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fremon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fremon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Fremon a common name?
We classify Fremon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 78 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fremon most popular?
The single biggest year for Fremon was 1938, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fremon is about 92 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 Fremon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fremon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fremon 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 Fremon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fremon 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 Fremon 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 Fremon as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Fremon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.