Fraidy
Every Fraidy since 1982 — 1,130 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fraidy
Fraidy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,116 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,130 American babies have been named Fraidy. Its peak came in 2024, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fraidy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fraidy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #3,116 |
| 2024 | 53 | #3,058 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,619 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,619 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,761 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,704 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,355 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,264 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,718 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,607 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,872 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,135 |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,732 |
| 2012 | 38 | #4,011 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,096 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,896 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,900 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,620 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,604 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,138 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,365 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,414 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,332 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,015 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,882 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,568 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,773 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,591 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,799 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fraidy in 2025?
Fraidy ranked #3,116 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fraidy?
1,130 babies have been named Fraidy in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fraidy most popular?
Fraidy peaked in 2024, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Fraidy a boy or girl name?
Fraidy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fraidy rising or falling?
Fraidy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.