RisingGaining cultural share#176 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2022
Peak births
2,183
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1931Peak 20222025
Quick answers about Freya
How many people are named Freya?
An estimated 19,551 living Americans are named Freya.
How rare is Freya?
Freya is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,746 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 20% from its 2022 peak. It was the #176 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Freya?
The median age of a living American named Freya is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 9 years old.
Is Freya still popular?
Yes — Freya is currently rising in popularity, with 1,746 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 6.3× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Freya most common?
Freya has its strongest geographic signal in Maine, where it appeared 4.5× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
20%
2025
1,746
All-time
19,821
Diaspora map
Freya spread fast — broke out in Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin (2014) and ran high in 21 states within a decade.
Broke out: Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin, 2014 · over-represented in 21 states over 9 years
