Girl · #3,044 in 2026

Freja

Name: Popularity of the name Freja in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Freja, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,044

Peak Rank

#3,044 (2026)

Total Babies

622

5-Yr Trend

+51%

2000

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3044

Peak Rank

622

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Freja

Freja first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 53 Frejas were born — ranking #3,044 that year. As of 2026, Freja ranks #3,044 for baby girls with 53 births, rising sharply (+51% over the past five years). In total, more than 622 Frejas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Freja

Phonetically similar names — useful when Freja is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Freesia
Fria
Frijol
Frege
Freia
Frigga
Freyja
Frigo
Fraga
Fridge
Fragile
Frigid

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Freja

What does the name Freja mean?

Freja is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Freja in 2026?

In 2026, Freja ranks #3,044 among girls' names in the U.S., with 53 babies given the name that year.

When was Freja most popular?

Freja reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,044 that year with 53 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Freja most popular?

Freja has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Washington, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Freja.

Is Freja a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Freja is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Freja?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Freja include Graciella, Aashi, Willamina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Freja

Freja is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 622 births in the dataset. Freja's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,044. Use the chart and map above to compare Freja's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.