Frieda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Frieda is a German name meaning peace, derived from the Old High German 'Fridu'. It has evolved through various forms in the German language and gained popularity in the 19th century. The name is associated with artistic traits and is perceived as vintage today. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Frieda is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Frieda has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling 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, 'Frieda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 245th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 466th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 856th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2150th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4040th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5173rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4063rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Frieda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Frieda"
Pronunciation
/ˈfriːdə/
Origin
German
Etymology
The name Frieda is derived from the Germanic word 'frid', meaning 'peace'. It is often associated with the Old High German name 'Fridu' which also signifies peace.
Meaning
peace
Language Evolution
Old High German: Fridu, Middle High German: Frieda, Modern German: Frieda
Historical Usage
Frieda gained popularity in the 19th century, especially in German-speaking countries, and has been used in various forms across Europe.
Variants & Derivatives
Friedel, Freida, Frieda-Maria
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Frieda is seen as vintage and charming, often associated with artistic and creative personalities.
Famous People
Frieda Lawrence, an English writer and the wife of D.H. Lawrence, Frieda Hughes, a poet and daughter of Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Frieda"
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 "Frieda"
"Frieda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 245th of 9107 | 12,995 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 466th of 9204 | 4,119 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 856th of 12526 | 2,584 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2150th of 19264 | 621 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4040th of 27321 | 375 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5173rd of 35406 | 396 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4063rd of 30306 | 435 |
Regional Popularity of "Frieda" 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 "Frieda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
11.72% 166th/1416 |
13.71% 189th/1379 |
22.10% 523rd/2366 |
23.03% 263rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
23.61% 365th/1546 |
23.07% 359th/1556 |
24.01% 565th/2353 |
34.65% 536th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
39.43% 878th/2227 |
33.58% 816th/2430 |
27.41% 782nd/2853 |
37.91% 1052nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
86.82% 2550th/2937 |
41.43% 1443rd/3483 |
66.43% 2337th/3518 |
72.68% 2939th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
35.91% 1607th/4475 |
- |
90.66% 5727th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
36.33% 1876th/5164 |
- |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
84.49% 3366th/3984 |
35.21% 1580th/4487 |
- |
82.01% 5147th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Frieda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Frieda" 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.