Frieda
Frieda is a girls' name of German origin meaning “peaceful ruler.”
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how do you pronounce Frieda?
FREE-dah
where does the name Frieda come from?
A short form of names built on the Germanic element fried, peace, such as Friederike or Elfriede.
The German form meaning 'peace,' Frieda was popular in Germany through the early 20th century and carries a warm, domestic charm. It shares roots with the Old High German word 'fridu' (peace). The name has seen renewed interest as vintage German names experience a revival.
how popular is this name?
Frieda has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 79 years since 1880. It peaked at #141 in 1896, and ranked #870 in 1958.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1958 | #870 |
| 1957 | #881 |
| 1956 | #782 |
| 1955 | #842 |
| 1954 | #789 |
| 1953 | #747 |
| 1952 | #757 |
| 1951 | #719 |
| 1950 | #633 |
| 1949 | #598 |
| 1940 | #477 |
| 1930 | #383 |
| 1920 | #253 |
| 1910 | #201 |
| 1900 | #179 |
| 1896 | #141 |
| 1890 | #173 |
| 1880 | #309 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Frieda fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Frieda?
- Frieda Hughes (British painter and poet, daughter of Sylvia Plath)
- Frieda Lawrence (wife and muse of D.H. Lawrence)
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what names go well with Frieda?
Sibling names that share Frieda's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Frieda
What does the name Frieda mean?
Frieda means “peaceful ruler”.
What is the origin of the name Frieda?
Frieda comes from the German naming tradition.
How popular is the name Frieda?
Frieda ranked #870 in the US in 1958, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1896, at #141, and it has spent 79 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Frieda a boy or girl name?
Frieda is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Frieda?
Frieda is pronounced FREE-dah, with 2 syllables.
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