How Many People Are Named Frida?

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

Frida
Very Rare
Old Norse

Frida means 'peaceful ruler' in Old Norse, making it both rare and regal. Only 1 in 40,462 Americans are named Frida, highlighting its unique status among female names. With most people under 30, it's clear Frida is a name for the younger generation.

~8,156
Living in US
1 in 40,462
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peaceful ruler
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Creative Passionate Intuitive
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are thought to be highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

44,740
Worldwide Bearers
#5,613
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
4,219
🇹🇩 Chad
4,140
🇧🇷 Brazil
4,138
🇺🇸 United States
3,127
🇿🇲 Zambia
2,289
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,951
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,887
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,789
🇩🇰 Denmark
1,564
🇮🇳 India
1,514

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
8,156 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
7,765
Would be under 30 (93%)
401
Would be 30–60 (5%)
186
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 8,352 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
5

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

📜 Frida Through the Generations

Frida has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2017 with 418 births. Today, there are 8,156 people named Frida living in the United States, with 7,765 of them being under 30 years old. This indicates that Frida is predominantly a modern name embraced by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,409
Texas 2,275
Illinois 479
Arizona 394
New York 349
Florida 131
Colorado 126
Georgia 126
Washington 84
North Carolina 81

⭐ Famous People Named Frida

Frida is a feminine given name. In central and eastern Europe, Frida is a short form of compound names containing the Germanic element fried meaning "peace".…

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✨ Similar Names to Frida

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Frida's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Frida

How Many People Have the Name Frida?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,156 people in the United States currently share the name Frida. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,462 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Frida a Common or Rare Name?

Frida 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 Frida Mean?

Frida means "peaceful ruler" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Frida Most Popular?

The name Frida reached peak popularity in 2017, with 418 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Frida?

Approximately 8,156 people named Frida live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,352. That works out to roughly 1 in 40,462 Americans.

Is Frida a rare name?

Frida is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,462 Americans has this name.

What does the name Frida mean?

Frida means "peaceful ruler" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Frida more male or female?

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

When was Frida most popular?

Frida peaked in 2017 with 418 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US8,156
All-Time Births8,352
1 in X1 in 40,462
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2017
World Rank#5,613
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.