How Many People Are Named Fremont?

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

Fremont
Very Rare
Old French

Fremont means 'peaceful village' in Old French, making it both rare and historically charming. Only 70 people in the US today carry this name, which is 1 in 4,729,898 Americans, truly setting it apart. With most Fremonts over 60, it's clear this name belongs to an older generation.

~790
Living in US
1 in 419,556
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peaceful village
🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Resolute
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

439
Worldwide Bearers
#409,203
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
399
🇵🇭 Philippines
9
🇭🇹 Haiti
5
🇲🇼 Malawi
4
🇨🇳 China
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇿🇲 Zambia
2
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
70 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 98
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
10
Would be 30–60 (2%)
472
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 482 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
73

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

📜 Fremont Through the Generations

Fremont has been a steady presence through the decades, peaking in popularity in 1920 with 27 births. Today, there are just 70 people named Fremont in the United States, reflecting its very rare status. The majority of these individuals, 98%, are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This trend suggests that Fremont remains a classic, old-school name, cherished by those who grew up with it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fremont's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Fremont

How Many People Have the Name Fremont?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 790 people in the United States currently share the name Fremont. That works out to roughly 1 in every 419,556 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fremont a Common or Rare Name?

Fremont 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 Fremont Mean?

Fremont means "peaceful village" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Fremont Most Popular?

The name Fremont reached peak popularity in 1920, with 27 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 Fremont?

Approximately 790 people named Fremont live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 790. That works out to roughly 1 in 419,556 Americans.

Is Fremont a rare name?

Fremont is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 419,556 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fremont mean?

Fremont means "peaceful village" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Fremont more male or female?

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

When was Fremont most popular?

Fremont peaked in 1920 with 27 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 US790
All-Time Births790
1 in X1 in 419,556
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age98
Peak Year1920
World Rank#409,203
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.