Freedom
Freedom is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
State of liberty, independence, or exemption from external control.
Origin and history
Freedom is an English vocabulary name derived from the word signifying liberty and independence. Historically rare as a given name, it gained mild traction in late 20th and 21st-century United States as a virtue or patriotic choice. In recent years, it remains a uncommon but distinct choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
681 babies in the United States have been named Freedom since 1880. It ranks #3995 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1832.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.9 %)
- PA (33.3 %)
- TX (27.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 124 |
| 2000-2010 | 186 |
| 2010-2019 | 140 |
| 2020-2029 | 95 |
Fun facts
- Freedom belongs to a category of modern English virtue names reflecting ideals rather than traditional saints or ancestors.
- The word traces back to the Old English 'frēodōm', combining 'frēo' (free) and '-dōm' (state or condition).