How Many People Are Named Freja?

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

Freja
Very Rare
Norse

Freja is a very rare female name, with only 515 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 640,231 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name since all 519 of those named Freja are under 30.

~515
Living in US
1 in 640,231
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Norse
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Independent Creative
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,209
Worldwide Bearers
#159,150
Global Rank
🇩🇰 Denmark
1,224
🇸🇪 Sweden
625
🇹🇭 Thailand
60
🇫🇮 Finland
55
🇺🇸 United States
36
🇬🇧 England
29
🇩🇪 Germany
26
🇧🇪 Belgium
24
🇸🇮 Slovenia
17
🇨🇳 China
14

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
515 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
519
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 519 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
89

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

📜 Freja Through the Generations

Freja has seen a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 49 births. The average age of people named Freja is 10, indicating it's a newer-generation name. With all 519 individuals being under 30, it's clear that Freja is embraced by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 28
Minnesota 5
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Freja

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Freja's Norse roots

📄 About the Name Freja

How Many People Have the Name Freja?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 515 people in the United States currently share the name Freja. That works out to roughly 1 in every 640,231 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Freja a Common or Rare Name?

Freja 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.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Freja in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Freja Most Popular?

The name Freja reached peak popularity in 2024, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Freja?

Approximately 515 people named Freja live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 519. That works out to roughly 1 in 640,231 Americans.

Is Freja a rare name?

Freja is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 640,231 Americans has this name.

What does the name Freja mean?

The meaning and origin of Freja are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Freja more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Freja are male and 100% are female.

When was Freja most popular?

Freja peaked in 2024 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US515
All-Time Births519
1 in X1 in 640,231
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2024
World Rank#159,150
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.