Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Freya.
National Rank (2025)
#176
All-Time Peak Rank
#129 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
19,821
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Freya Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Freya
According to SSA data, Freya achieved its highest historical rank of #129 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 2,183 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 126.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 36 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Freya scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+126.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,183Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
36Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:13
1940s:166
1950s:70
1960s:54
1970s:131
1980s:121
1990s:180
2000s:772
2010s:6,960
2020s:11,354
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesFr-ey
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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