Frezell
A unique variant of the name Frazier, derived from the French name Frazier.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Frezell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Frezell today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Frezell births was 1955 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Frezell. 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 Frezell is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Frezells were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Frezell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1955
5 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1955 SSA rank
#4,057
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Frezell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Frezell 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 Frezell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Frezell
The name Frezell is believed to have originated from the Old French language, possibly derived from the word "freze," which means "strawberry." It is thought to have first emerged in the late 12th or early 13th century, during a time when French culture and language held significant influence across Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frezell dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in medieval French documents and records. However, its usage was relatively rare during that period, and it remained an obscure name for several centuries.
In the 16th century, a French nobleman named Frezell de Montpellier was noted for his military exploits during the Italian Wars. His bravery and leadership earned him a place in several historical accounts of the time, helping to increase the visibility of the name Frezell, albeit still within a limited scope.
During the 17th century, a Dutch philosopher and theologian named Frezell van den Broeck gained recognition for his influential writings on natural philosophy and religious discourse. His works, published between 1640 and 1670, helped to further disseminate the name Frezell, although it remained predominantly used in certain regions of Europe.
In the late 18th century, a French artist named Frezell Rousseau gained acclaim for his landscape paintings, which captured the beauty of the French countryside. Born in 1755 and active until his death in 1819, Rousseau's works contributed to the cultural significance of the name Frezell during that era.
Another notable bearer of the name Frezell was a German composer and musician named Frezell Schumann, who lived from 1810 to 1856. Schumann's compositions, particularly his piano works and lieder, were highly regarded and helped to cement the name Frezell in the annals of classical music history.
While the name Frezell has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples illustrate its enduring presence across various cultural and intellectual spheres, from military leadership to philosophy, art, and music. Despite its rarity, the name Frezell carries a distinct heritage and a rich tapestry of associations.
People
Frezell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Frezell 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
Frezell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Frezell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Frezell 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Frezell a common name?
We classify Frezell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Frezell most popular?
The single biggest year for Frezell was 1955, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Frezell is about 67 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 Frezell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Frezell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Frezell 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 Frezell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Frezell 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 Frezell 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 Frezell as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.