Freida Girl
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1884 | 6 |
1885 | 9 |
1886 | 7 |
1887 | 8 |
1888 | 11 |
1889 | 13 |
1890 | 13 |
1891 | 32 |
1892 | 21 |
1893 | 24 |
1894 | 21 |
1895 | 26 |
1896 | 28 |
1897 | 28 |
1898 | 26 |
1899 | 37 |
1900 | 28 |
1901 | 25 |
1902 | 34 |
1903 | 29 |
1904 | 40 |
1905 | 40 |
1906 | 39 |
1907 | 48 |
1908 | 38 |
1909 | 45 |
1910 | 57 |
1911 | 52 |
1912 | 82 |
1913 | 111 |
1914 | 122 |
1915 | 138 |
1916 | 167 |
1917 | 187 |
1918 | 198 |
1919 | 202 |
1920 | 199 |
1921 | 211 |
1922 | 214 |
1923 | 193 |
1924 | 186 |
1925 | 172 |
1926 | 172 |
1927 | 205 |
1928 | 147 |
1929 | 140 |
1930 | 164 |
1931 | 136 |
1932 | 132 |
1933 | 147 |
1934 | 175 |
1935 | 163 |
1936 | 144 |
1937 | 162 |
1938 | 173 |
1939 | 177 |
1940 | 141 |
1941 | 141 |
1942 | 157 |
1943 | 154 |
1944 | 148 |
1945 | 149 |
1946 | 175 |
1947 | 224 |
1948 | 212 |
1949 | 197 |
1950 | 179 |
1951 | 214 |
1952 | 194 |
1953 | 173 |
1954 | 189 |
1955 | 169 |
1956 | 190 |
1957 | 182 |
1958 | 171 |
1959 | 162 |
1960 | 109 |
1961 | 116 |
1962 | 97 |
1963 | 87 |
1964 | 71 |
1965 | 79 |
1966 | 59 |
1967 | 51 |
1968 | 57 |
1969 | 61 |
1970 | 41 |
1971 | 31 |
1972 | 47 |
1973 | 51 |
1974 | 34 |
1975 | 36 |
1976 | 28 |
1977 | 22 |
1978 | 20 |
1979 | 25 |
1980 | 19 |
1981 | 12 |
1982 | 26 |
1983 | 10 |
1984 | 25 |
1985 | 16 |
1986 | 22 |
1987 | 21 |
1988 | 15 |
1989 | 8 |
1990 | 10 |
1991 | 14 |
1992 | 11 |
1993 | 16 |
1994 | 9 |
1995 | 11 |
1996 | 8 |
1997 | 14 |
1998 | 16 |
1999 | 14 |
2000 | 18 |
2001 | 12 |
2002 | 14 |
2003 | 8 |
2004 | 15 |
2005 | 12 |
2006 | 13 |
2007 | 15 |
2008 | 22 |
2009 | 16 |
2010 | 11 |
2011 | 15 |
2012 | 23 |
2013 | 23 |
2014 | 18 |
2015 | 20 |
2016 | 23 |
2017 | 21 |
2018 | 22 |
2019 | 23 |
2020 | 22 |
2021 | 19 |
2022 | 17 |
2023 | 15 |
2024 | 14 |