Freda
Freda is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peace or peaceful ruler.
Origin and history
Freda is a feminine name of Germanic origin, traditionally serving as a short form of names ending in -freda or -frieda, such as Winifred or Elfreda. It translates broadly to 'peace' or 'peaceful ruler'. While it enjoyed notable popularity in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, it has become relatively rare in contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
42,527 babies in the United States have been named Freda since 1880. It ranks #665 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2005.
States where it is most popular
- PA (8.7 %)
- WV (8.7 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- KY (5.7 %)
- MO (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 624 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,289 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,932 |
| 1910-1920 | 7,453 |
| 1920-1930 | 8,632 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,820 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,792 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,776 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,732 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,329 |
| 1980-1990 | 545 |
| 1990-2000 | 209 |
| 2000-2010 | 167 |
| 2010-2019 | 131 |
| 2020-2029 | 96 |
Famous people named Freda
- Freda Payne: singer, actress
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Proto-Germanic element *friþuz, which means 'peace'.
- Freda was a top 200 name for girls in the United States during the early 1900s.