Frida
A female given name from the Germanic languages occasionally used in English.
Every Frida since 1892 — 8,491 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Frida
Frida is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,565 in 2025 with 135 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 8,491 American babies have been named Frida. Its peak came in 2017, when 418 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Frida stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Frida year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 135 | #1,565 |
| 2024 | 187 | #1,245 |
| 2023 | 211 | #1,153 |
| 2022 | 224 | #1,108 |
| 2021 | 264 | #983 |
| 2020 | 299 | #890 |
| 2019 | 387 | #729 |
| 2018 | 418 | #696 |
| 2017 | 418 | #695 |
| 2016 | 357 | #797 |
| 2015 | 326 | #858 |
| 2014 | 287 | #941 |
| 2013 | 197 | #1,224 |
| 2012 | 217 | #1,133 |
| 2011 | 223 | #1,106 |
| 2010 | 247 | #1,017 |
| 2009 | 287 | #931 |
| 2008 | 314 | #886 |
| 2007 | 347 | #829 |
| 2006 | 320 | #839 |
| 2005 | 352 | #757 |
| 2004 | 368 | #727 |
| 2003 | 409 | #648 |
| 2002 | 318 | #761 |
| 2001 | 248 | #912 |
| 2000 | 196 | #1,061 |
| 1995 | 76 | #1,855 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,916 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,611 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,967 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,986 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,032 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,414 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,792 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,280 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,590 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,569 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,691 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Frida
- Frida Kahlo Painter · 1907–1954
- Frida Boccara Singer · 1940–1996
- Frida Hansdotter Skier · b. 1985
- Frida Karlsson Skier · b. 1999
- Frida Gustavsson Model · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Frida mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages occasionally used in English.
How popular is the name Frida in 2025?
Frida ranked #1,565 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 135 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Frida?
8,491 babies have been named Frida in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Frida most popular?
Frida peaked in 2017, when 418 newborns received the name.
Is Frida a boy or girl name?
Frida is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Frida rising or falling?
Frida is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Frida?
Well-known people named Frida include Frida Kahlo (painter), Frida Boccara (singer), Frida Hansdotter (skier).