Fredia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Fredia is a name of Germanic origin, meaning 'peaceful ruler.' It evolved from the historical forms of Friedrich and Frederick. The name carries traits of strength and kindness, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is perceived as unique today.
The name Fredia is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Fredia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Fredia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1731st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1309th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1395th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4234th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Fredia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Fredia"
Pronunciation
/ˈfriːdiə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Fredia is derived from the Germanic name 'Friedrich,' which means 'peaceful ruler.' It combines the elements 'frid' meaning 'peace' and 'ric' meaning 'power' or 'ruler.'
Meaning
peaceful ruler
Language Evolution
Friedrich, Frederick, Fredia
Historical Usage
The name Fredia gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of Frederick.
Variants & Derivatives
Frederick, Freda, Freddie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Fredia is viewed as a unique and vintage name, often associated with strength and kindness due to its meaning.
Famous People
Fredia Gibbs, an American boxer, Fredia L. H. Williams, an American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Fredia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Fredia"
"Fredia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1731st of 9107 | 401 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1309th of 9204 | 621 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1395th of 12526 | 1,051 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4234th of 19264 | 223 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Fredia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Fredia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
75.85% 1074th/1416 |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
75.87% 1795th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.22% 1132nd/1546 |
- |
47.98% 1129th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
33.30% 950th/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Fredia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Fredia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.