Freya
5 countries#6 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Freya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
51,209 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #3 · peaked in 2011 with 2,895 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
44,387 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #6 · peaked in 2011 with 2,619 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
19,821 births recorded 1931–2025 · currently #176 · peaked in 2022 with 2,183 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
5,496 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #1 · peaked in 2022 with 294 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,326 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #10 · peaked in 2020 with 101 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
506 births recorded 1996–2022 · currently #568 · peaked in 2021 with 89 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Haute-Garonne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Freya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #49 | — |
| 2003 | #42 | ↑7 |
| 2004 | #33 | ↑9 |
| 2005 | #31 | ↑2 |
| 2006 | #24 | ↑7 |
| 2007 | #26 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #27 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #21 | ↑6 |
| 2010 | #19 | ↑2 |
| 2011 | #19 | — |
| 2012 | #19 | — |
| 2013 | #20 | ↓1 |
| 2014 | #21 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #21 | — |
| 2016 | #19 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #20 | ↓1 |
| 2018 | #18 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #10 | ↑8 |
| 2020 | #12 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #6 | ↑6 |
Frequently asked questions about Freya
Is Freya a popular name?
Yes — Freya currently ranks #6 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Freya more common for boys or girls?
Freya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Freya most popular?
Freya peaked in 2011 in England & Wales, with 2,619 recorded births that year.
Is Freya rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Freya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #118 in 1996 to #6 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Freya?
At least 71,536 babies have been recorded with the name Freya across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Freya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Freya appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Freya?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Freya include Ariella, Callie, Isabel, Daphne.
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