How Many People Are Named Freedom?

Complete statistics for the name Freedom: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Freedom
Very Rare
Modern American coinage

Freedom means liberation and independence, a name that resonates deeply with those seeking freedom from constraints. With only 1,841 people named Freedom living today, you're one in 179,208 Americans who carry this unique moniker. Interestingly, 63% of those named Freedom are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~163
Living in US
1 in 2,033,431
Americans
1975
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Symbol of liberty
🌐
Origin
Modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Liberated Determined Inspired
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 signifies creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,845
Worldwide Bearers
#51,708
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5,215
🇿🇦 South Africa
2,720
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,967
🇲🇼 Malawi
931
🇺🇸 United States
573
🇹🇿 Tanzania
253
🇺🇬 Uganda
242
🇿🇲 Zambia
219
🇵🇭 Philippines
188
🇳🇦 Namibia
168

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
647 (35%)
♀ Female
1,194 (65%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
1,195
Would be under 30 (63%)
692
Would be 30–60 (37%)
5
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,892 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1975

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
75
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Freedom Through the Generations

Freedom, a name that symbolizes liberty and autonomy, has seen its peak popularity in 1975 when 73 babies were given this name. Today, the name remains relatively stable, with a majority of its bearers being younger adults. The current age distribution shows 1,195 under-30, 692 aged 30-60, and just 5 over-60, indicating a strong preference among newer generations. This trend suggests that Freedom is not just a name but a reflection of contemporary values and aspirations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 37
Texas 23
Pennsylvania 6
Virginia 6
Michigan 5
Tennessee 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Freedom's Modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Freedom

How Many People Have the Name Freedom?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 163 people in the United States currently share the name Freedom. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,033,431 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Freedom a Common or Rare Name?

Freedom is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Freedom Mean?

Freedom means "symbol of liberty" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Freedom in SSA data, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

When Was Freedom Most Popular?

The name Freedom reached peak popularity in 1975, with 73 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Freedom?

Approximately 163 people named Freedom live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 163. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,033,431 Americans.

Is Freedom a rare name?

Freedom is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,033,431 Americans has this name.

What does the name Freedom mean?

Freedom means "symbol of liberty" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.

Is Freedom more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 35% of people named Freedom are male and 65% are female.

When was Freedom most popular?

Freedom peaked in 1975 with 73 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US163
All-Time Births163
1 in X1 in 2,033,431
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1975
World Rank#51,708
Male %35%
Female %65%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.