Freya
Freya is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Lady, noblewoman, or mistress.
Origin and history
Freya is a feminine name of Old Norse origin meaning 'noblewoman' or 'lady'. In Norse mythology, Freyja is the goddess associated with love, beauty, fertility, and war. The name has experienced a dramatic rise in popularity in the United States since the 2010s, entering the top 200 modern baby names.
Popularity in the United States
19,821 babies in the United States have been named Freya since 1880. It ranks #1072 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #150.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.2 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- WA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 166 |
| 1950-1960 | 70 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 131 |
| 1980-1990 | 121 |
| 1990-2000 | 180 |
| 2000-2010 | 772 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,960 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,354 |
Famous people named Freya
- Freya Mavor: Actress, Model
- Freya Allan: Actress
- Freya Ridings: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- In Old Norse mythology, Freyja ruled over her heavenly field Fólkvangr and possessed a cloak of falcon feathers.
- While rare in the U.S. throughout the 20th century, Freya surged into the top 200 baby names during the 2020s.
- The day of the week 'Friday' is etymologically linked to the Germanic goddess Frigg or Freyja.