Freja
3 countries#901 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Freja was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
744 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2021 with 47 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
687 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #901 · peaked in 2005 with 40 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
556 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #3903 · peaked in 2024 with 49 births
Most common in: California, Minnesota, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
57 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 2021 with 8 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Freja’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #842 | — |
| 2003 | #996 | ↓154 |
| 2004 | #788 | ↑208 |
| 2005 | #736 | ↑52 |
| 2006 | #855 | ↓119 |
| 2007 | #1443 | ↓588 |
| 2008 | #1065 | ↑378 |
| 2009 | #1139 | ↓74 |
| 2010 | #1093 | ↑46 |
| 2011 | #1438 | ↓345 |
| 2012 | #1099 | ↑339 |
| 2013 | #1220 | ↓121 |
| 2014 | #1501 | ↓281 |
| 2015 | #1033 | ↑468 |
| 2016 | #1211 | ↓178 |
| 2017 | #1144 | ↑67 |
| 2018 | #1436 | ↓292 |
| 2019 | #1189 | ↑247 |
| 2020 | #1100 | ↑89 |
| 2021 | #901 | ↑199 |
Frequently asked questions about Freja
Is Freja a popular name?
Yes — Freja currently ranks #901 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Freja more common for boys or girls?
Freja is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Freja most popular?
Freja peaked in 2005 in England & Wales, with 40 recorded births that year.
Is Freja rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Freja’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1755 in 1996 to #901 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Freja?
At least 1,300 babies have been recorded with the name Freja across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Freja popular in more than one country?
Yes — Freja appears in official birth records in 3 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Freja?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Freja include Eshaal, Frimet, Georgianna.
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