Freya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Freya is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Freya?
Freya is spelled F-R-E-Y-A. The name has 5 letters.
Freya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Freya is derived from Old Norse and means “lady” or “noble woman.”
- Origin
- Freya originates from the Old Norse language and tradition, reflecting its roots in Northern European culture.
- Pronunciation
- FRAY-uh · 2 syllables
Freya Popularity in 2025
Rank#176
Recorded Births1,746
- Girls usage fell 16 places to #176 and recorded 137 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Freya Mean?
Freya is derived from Old Norse and means “lady” or “noble woman.”
Origin: Freya originates from the Old Norse language and tradition, reflecting its roots in Northern European culture.
How Do You Pronounce Freya?
PronunciationFRAY-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Freya?
- History
- The name Freya appears in Norse texts and mythology as the name of a prominent goddess figure.
- Cultural notes
- Freya is associated with Norse mythology as the name of the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
Freya Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,746 | #176 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,883 | #160 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,074 | #136 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,183 | #129 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,869 | #152 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,599 | #178 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,521 | #199 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,240 | #266 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,078 | #305 |
| 2016 | Girls | 999 | #329 |
| 2015 | Girls | 770 | #415 |
| 2014 | Girls | 517 | #584 |
| 2013 | Girls | 281 | #910 |
| 2012 | Girls | 182 | #1,299 |
| 2011 | Girls | 207 | #1,173 |
| 2010 | Girls | 165 | #1,392 |
| 2009 | Girls | 125 | #1,742 |
| 2008 | Girls | 127 | #1,740 |
| 2007 | Girls | 110 | #1,886 |
| 2006 | Girls | 97 | #2,031 |
| 2005 | Girls | 67 | #2,553 |
| 2004 | Girls | 61 | #2,679 |
| 2003 | Girls | 57 | #2,737 |
| 2002 | Girls | 45 | #3,146 |
When Was Freya Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Girls
2,183 recorded births
National rank #129
2023 · Girls
2,074 recorded births
National rank #136
2024 · Girls
1,883 recorded births
National rank #160
2021 · Girls
1,869 recorded births
National rank #152
Where Freya Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #29 | 13 |
| VT | #57 | 7 |
| MT | #62 | 13 |
| ND | #72 | 12 |
| WA | #77 | 76 |
| HI | #78 | 9 |
| WY | #79 | 5 |
| ME | #82 | 12 |