Freida Girl

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationFRY-duh / /ˈfraɪdə/

German; Yiddish

Meaning

German: noble; Yiddish: joy

Historical & Cultural Background

Freida is a name of German origin, derived from the word 'fridu', meaning peace. It gained popularity in Yiddish-speaking communities, where it is associated with joy and happiness. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly among Jewish families, and has seen varying levels of popularity over the decades.

Trend Summary

Freida has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Frieda
  • Freida

International Variants

  • Frieda (German)
  • Freida (Spanish)
  • Freydis (Norse)

Famous people named Freida

Freida Pinto is an Indian actress known for her role in the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Freida Kahlo was a renowned Mexican painter celebrated for her self-portraits and works inspired by nature and artifacts of Mexico.

Freida Hughes is a British poet and author, known as the daughter of poet Ted Hughes and artist Sylvia Plath.

Freida Lee Mock is an American filmmaker and director, recognized for her documentary work.

Fictional characters named Freida

Freida is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for her adventurous spirit.

Freida is a character in the comic strip 'Peanuts', often portrayed as a friend of Charlie Brown.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Freida was first seen in the United States in 1884. Freida has ranked as high as #799 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in New York, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Freida has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Freida (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18846
18859
18867
18878
188811
188913
189013
189132
189221
189324
189421
189526
189628
189728
189826
189937
190028
190125
190234
190329
190440
190540
190639
190748
190838
190945
191057
191152
191282
1913111
1914122
1915138
1916167
1917187
1918198
1919202
1920199
1921211
1922214
1923193
1924186
1925172
1926172
1927205
1928147
1929140
1930164
1931136
1932132
1933147
1934175
1935163
1936144
1937162
1938173
1939177
1940141
1941141
1942157
1943154
1944148
1945149
1946175
1947224
1948212
1949197
1950179
1951214
1952194
1953173
1954189
1955169
1956190
1957182
1958171
1959162
1960109
1961116
196297
196387
196471
196579
196659
196751
196857
196961
197041
197131
197247
197351
197434
197536
197628
197722
197820
197925
198019
198112
198226
198310
198425
198516
198622
198721
198815
19898
199010
199114
199211
199316
19949
199511
19968
199714
199816
199914
200018
200112
200214
20038
200415
200512
200613
200715
200822
200916
201011
201115
201223
201323
201418
201520
201623
201721
201822
201923
202022
202119
202217
202315
202414