Frida
Frida is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peace or beloved.
Origin and history
Frida is a feminine name of Germanic origin derived from the element meaning 'peace'. Historically popular in Scandinavia and Germany, it gained broad international recognition through Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. In the United States, it has experienced steady usage as a classic yet distinctive choice.
Popularity in the United States
8,491 babies in the United States have been named Frida since 1880. It ranks #1817 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1036.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.6 %)
- TX (33.6 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- AZ (5.8 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 37 |
| 1920-1930 | 42 |
| 1930-1940 | 26 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 648 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,159 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,077 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,320 |
Famous people named Frida
- Frida Kahlo: Painter, Artist
- Frida Lyngstad: Singer, Musician
- Frida Pinto: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- The global popularity of the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo has strongly influenced the modern revival of the name worldwide.
- It shares etymological roots with the Old Norse goddess Frigg and the English word 'free'.