Freda

Freda is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 20 girls in the United States.

Freda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Freda

Freda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Freda first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #161 in 1897, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 42,507 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Freda in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#161 in 1897
Peak year
1918
Babies named Freda in 2024
20
Total since 1880
42,507

Freda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1649 in 2018
Babies named Freda in 2025
11
Total since 1996
268

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Freda mean?

The meaning of Freda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Freda a boy or girl name?

Freda is a girl name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Freda?

Freda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Freda?

Freda first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #161 in 1897, and 20 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].