Boy · #3,338 in 2026

Freman

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

Current Rank

#3,338

Peak Rank

#2,471 (1931)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1945

Last Year

1931

Peak Year

#2471

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Freman

Freman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1931, when 10 Fremans were born — ranking #2,471 that year. As of 2026, Freman ranks #3,338 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 81 Fremans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Freman

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

Freeman
Freemon
Freiman
Freemen
Foramen
Fryman
Froman
Frohman
Freyman
Fremin
Friedman
Freedman

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Freman

What does the name Freman mean?

Freman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Freman in 2026?

In 2026, Freman ranks #3,338 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Freman most popular?

Freman reached its peak popularity in 1931, ranking #2,471 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Freman a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Freman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Freman include Aulton, Earmon, Boyde. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Freman

Freman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 81 births in the dataset. Freman's peak popularity came in 1931 when it ranked #2,471. Use the chart and map above to compare Freman'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.