Freya
girl name#176 in 2025Freya entered the US charts in 1931, peaked at #129 in 2022, ranks #176 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1931–2025
#176
rank today
#129
peak (2022)
1,746
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3738 |
| 1940s | #2704 |
| 1950s | #4177 |
| 1960s | #5293 |
| 1970s | #4805 |
| 1980s | #5560 |
| 1990s | #5588 |
| 2000s | #2518 |
| 2010s | #687 |
| 2020s | #155 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Freya has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 19,500 people named Freya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Freya is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Freya in 2025?
- Freya ranks #176 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,746 babies given the name.
- When was the name Freya most popular?
- Freya peaked in 2022, reaching #129 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Freya with classmates?
- Freya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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