Freya Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationFRAY-uh / /ˈfreɪ.ə/Old Norse; Scandinavian
Meaning
Norse goddess of love and fertility; noble woman
Historical & Cultural Background
Freya is derived from Old Norse mythology, where she is known as the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She is also associated with war and death, leading the Valkyries to choose those who may die in battle. The name has been popular in Scandinavian countries and has seen a resurgence in various cultures in recent years.
Trend Summary
Freya has experienced a significant rise in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Freja
- Freyja
International Variants
- Freja (Swedish)
- Freya (Norwegian)
- Freya (Danish)
Famous people named Freya
Freya Stark was a British explorer and travel writer known for her journeys in the Middle East.
Freya Mavor is a Scottish actress recognized for her role in the television series 'Skins'.
Freya Allan is an English actress known for her portrayal of Ciri in the Netflix series 'The Witcher'.
Freya Ridings is an English singer-songwriter known for her hit single 'Lost Without You'.
Fictional characters named Freya
Freya is a character in the video game series 'God of War', known as the goddess of fertility and magic.
Freya is a character in the anime 'Noragami', serving as a powerful and influential deity.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Freya was first seen in the United States in 1931. Freya has ranked as high as #296 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Washington, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Freya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Freya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 149 | |
| TX | 121 | |
| FL | 101 | |
| NY | 90 | |
| OH | 81 | |
| PA | 78 | |
| WA | 75 | |
| IL | 65 | |
| WI | 61 | |
| MN | 60 | |
| IN | 59 | |
| NC | 59 | |
| VA | 55 | |
| MO | 48 | |
| GA | 45 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1941 | 31 |
| 1942 | 30 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 61 |
| 2005 | 67 |
| 2006 | 97 |
| 2007 | 110 |
| 2008 | 127 |
| 2009 | 125 |
| 2010 | 165 |
| 2011 | 207 |
| 2012 | 182 |
| 2013 | 281 |
| 2014 | 517 |
| 2015 | 770 |
| 2016 | 998 |
| 2017 | 1,076 |
| 2018 | 1,240 |
| 2019 | 1,521 |
| 2020 | 1,599 |
| 2021 | 1,869 |
| 2022 | 2,182 |
| 2023 | 2,071 |
| 2024 | 1,877 |