Fredda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FREH-duh //ˈfrɛdə//
Origin: German; Old High German
Meaning: peaceful ruler; noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Fredda has its roots in the Germanic languages, deriving from the Old High German name "fridu," meaning "peace." This element is often associated with various names across Germanic cultures that emphasize peace or protection. The name evolved through several linguistic stages, transitioning from Old High German to Middle High German, and eventually influencing the development of names in English.
The name Fredda can be seen as a diminutive form of names like Freda or Alfreda, which also carry connotations of peace and strength. Historically, the name Fredda has been linked to various figures in Germanic folklore and literature.
The use of names with the root "frid" can be traced back to the early medieval period, where they were common among the nobility and were often associated with virtues such as peace and harmony. In the context of Christian history, names derived from Germanic roots were frequently adopted by saints and notable figures, contributing to their spread across Europe.
The influence of the Christian church in the Middle Ages further solidified the use of such names, as they were often included in religious texts and hagiographies. Culturally, the name Fredda embodies a sense of tranquility and protection, resonating with the values of community and safety that were significant in early Germanic societies.
The name has been associated with various traditions and folklore, often symbolizing a guardian figure or a bringer of peace. This cultural resonance has allowed the name to endure through the centuries, reflecting the importance of peace in both personal and communal identities.
While diminutive forms like Freda have also been used, Fredda retains its unique character, emphasizing the historical significance of peace in its etymological roots.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fredda was first seen in the United States in 1895.
Fredda has ranked as high as #1957 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, Tennessee, California, and Oklahoma.
In the past 5 years the name Fredda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Fredda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Fredda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Fredda.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 | 8 |
| 1974 | 7 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 | 8 |
| 1971 | 5 | 5 |
| 1970 | 10 | 10 |
| 1969 | 10 | 10 |
| 1968 | 12 | 12 |
| 1967 | 8 | 8 |
| 1966 | 16 | 16 |
| 1965 | 11 | 11 |
| 1964 | 13 | 13 |
| 1963 | 19 | 19 |
| 1962 | 17 | 17 |
| 1961 | 13 | 13 |
| 1960 | 16 | 16 |
| 1959 | 12 | 12 |
| 1958 | 15 | 15 |
| 1957 | 27 | 27 |
| 1956 | 22 | 22 |
| 1955 | 19 | 19 |
| 1954 | 42 | 42 |
| 1953 | 29 | 29 |
| 1952 | 46 | 46 |
| 1951 | 44 | 44 |
| 1950 | 33 | 33 |
| 1949 | 50 | 50 |
| 1948 | 61 | 61 |
| 1947 | 52 | 52 |
| 1946 | 57 | 57 |
| 1945 | 38 | 38 |
| 1944 | 46 | 46 |
| 1943 | 47 | 47 |
| 1942 | 41 | 41 |
| 1941 | 39 | 39 |
| 1940 | 23 | 23 |
| 1939 | 28 | 28 |
| 1938 | 30 | 30 |
| 1937 | 28 | 28 |
| 1936 | 26 | 26 |
| 1935 | 21 | 21 |
| 1934 | 15 | 15 |
| 1933 | 18 | 18 |
| 1932 | 17 | 17 |
| 1931 | 22 | 22 |
| 1930 | 18 | 18 |
| 1929 | 15 | 15 |
| 1928 | 17 | 17 |
| 1927 | 14 | 14 |
| 1926 | 28 | 28 |
| 1925 | 17 | 17 |
| 1924 | 16 | 16 |
| 1923 | 11 | 11 |
| 1922 | 23 | 23 |
| 1921 | 28 | 28 |
| 1920 | 17 | 17 |
| 1919 | 19 | 19 |
| 1918 | 20 | 20 |
| 1917 | 19 | 19 |
| 1916 | 12 | 12 |
| 1915 | 10 | 10 |
| 1914 | 14 | 14 |
| 1913 | 6 | 6 |
| 1912 | 7 | 7 |
| 1910 | 6 | 6 |
| 1908 | 8 | 8 |
| 1907 | 6 | 6 |
| 1897 | 6 | 6 |
| 1896 | 6 | 6 |
| 1895 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Fredda (1960)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |