Freya
Freya is a girl name that ranked #159 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1931. Its best recorded rank was #129 in 2022.
Latest rank
#159
Peak rank
#129
Reached in 2022
Total recorded usage
10,032
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1931
What To Know About Freya
As a girl name with English origins, Freya has the kind of staying power that comes from being both recognizable and versatile. It fits naturally across casual and formal settings.
Freya is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Freya appearing in official records as far back as 1931, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #129 in 2022, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Editorial Extras
Well-known namesakes: Freya is the Norse goddess of love
Page Notes
Pronunciation: FREYA
Origin: Norse
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.