Freeman
Freeman is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Free man or one not born in servitude.
Origin and history
Freeman originated as an Old English surname and given name meaning a person who is free born. It was traditionally given to individuals who were not bound to a lord under feudal law. In the United States, it has a long history of steady, moderate usage spanning back to the 19th century.
Popularity in the United States
10,991 babies in the United States have been named Freeman since 1880. It ranks #1135 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1758.
States where it is most popular
- GA (9.8 %)
- AL (9.8 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- TN (6.9 %)
- NC (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 267 |
| 1890-1900 | 273 |
| 1900-1910 | 397 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,404 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,898 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,386 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,275 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,089 |
| 1960-1970 | 720 |
| 1970-1980 | 545 |
| 1980-1990 | 479 |
| 1990-2000 | 431 |
| 2000-2010 | 355 |
| 2010-2019 | 303 |
| 2020-2029 | 169 |
Famous people named Freeman
- Freeman Gosden: Radio pioneer, Actor
- Freeman Dyson: Theoretical physicist, Mathematician
Nicknames
Free
Fun facts
- In medieval England, a freeman was an individual who held legal status independent of a manorial lord.
- Freeman was in the top 300 names for boys in the United States during the late 19th century.