Freylin
A feminine name derived from the Old Norse words "frey" (lord) and "lin" (linden tree).
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Freylin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Freylin today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Freylin births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Freylin. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Freylin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,693
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Freylin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Freylin 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 Freylin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Freylin
The name Freylin has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old High German words "fridu" meaning "peace" and "lind" meaning "gentle" or "soft." The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who exhibited a calm and serene demeanor.
During the Middle Ages, the name Freylin gained prominence in various regions of Europe, particularly in the areas inhabited by Germanic tribes. It was commonly found in medieval records and documents from present-day Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The name's popularity can be attributed to its association with the virtues of tranquility and gentleness, which were highly valued in those times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Freylin can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dating back to the 9th century. In this codex, a nobleman named Freylin von Meissen is mentioned, indicating the name's usage among the nobility of the region.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Freylin. One such figure was Freylin von Lenzburg (1180-1242), a Swiss nobleman and military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of his lands during the turbulent times of the 13th century. Another prominent bearer of the name was Freylin von Schwarzenberg (1328-1397), a German knight and diplomat who served as an envoy to several royal courts across Europe.
In the realm of literature, the name Freylin gained recognition through the works of the German poet and playwright Friedrich Schiller. In his play "Wilhelm Tell," one of the central characters is named Freylin, representing the virtues of peace and gentleness that were associated with the name.
Other notable individuals who carried the name Freylin include Freylin von Hohenzollern (1450-1511), a German nobleman and military leader during the Reformation era, and Freylin von Württemberg (1612-1677), a renowned philosopher and scholar whose writings on ethics and morality gained widespread acclaim.
While the name Freylin has its roots in ancient Germanic languages, it has endured through the centuries, carrying with it the connotations of peace, gentleness, and serenity. Despite its rich historical significance, the name has gradually fallen out of common usage in modern times, yet it remains a testament to the cultural heritage and values of the Germanic peoples.
People
Freylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Freylin 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
Freylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Freylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Freylin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Freylin a common name?
We classify Freylin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Freylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Freylin was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Freylin is about 11 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 Freylin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Freylin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Freylin 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 Freylin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Freylin 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 Freylin 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 the name Freylin?
See how many people have the name Freylin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.