Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Freyr

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

In Norse mythology, Freyr is the god associated with kingship, fertility, peace, prosperity, fair weather, and good harvest. Freyr, sometimes referred to as Yngvi-Freyr, was especially associated with Sweden and seen as an ancestor of the Swedish royal house.

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#8,287 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+33%

2018

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#8287

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Freyr

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Freyr

Freyr first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2018, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 9 Freyrs were born — ranking #8,287 that year. As of 2026, Freyr ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, rising sharply (+33% over the past five years). In total, more than 42 Freyrs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Freyr

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

Frere
Fraire
Freyre
Frear
Freire
Friar
Fryer
Freer
Frier
Furrier
Ferrar
Frore

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Freyr

What does the name Freyr mean?

How popular is Freyr in 2026?

In 2026, Freyr ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Freyr most popular?

Freyr reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #8,287 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Freyr a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Freyr?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Freyr include Argo, Aner, Covington. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Freyr

Freyr is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Freyr's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #8,287. Use the chart and map above to compare Freyr'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.