Freeda
Freeda is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peace or tranquil.
Origin and history
Freeda is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the element 'frid' meaning peace. It is a phonetic variant of the name Frida or Frieda. Historically popular in the early 20th century, it is now an uncommon vintage choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,072 babies in the United States have been named Freeda since 1880. It ranks #3207 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2080.
States where it is most popular
- WV (18 %)
- AR (17.1 %)
- KY (13.7 %)
- MO (12.2 %)
- OK (10.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 103 |
| 1900-1910 | 217 |
| 1910-1920 | 543 |
| 1920-1930 | 884 |
| 1930-1940 | 558 |
| 1940-1950 | 374 |
| 1950-1960 | 186 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 21 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Nicknames
Free, Freddie
Fun facts
- Freeda serves as an anglicized phonetic spelling of the traditional German name Frieda or Scandinavian Frida.
- The name enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States during the early decades of the 20th century.