Frida
How to say it: FREE-duh · /ˈfridə/
From Old Norse/Germanic 'fríðr' meaning 'peace' or 'beautiful'; strongly associated with Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Frida was the 1,241st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 135 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 58% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,991 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,241 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 135 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,558 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −58% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,991 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Frida reached its height in the 2010s and remains well used. Currently close to that high point, it looks set to slip a little in the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy together, Frida feels creative and strong with an ease that travels well. Astrid makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Frida is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Frida
- Frida Kahlo (1907–1954)Mexican painter
- Frida Karlsson (born 1999)Swedish female cross-country skier
- Frida Gustavsson (born 1993)Swedish model
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
About as popular as Frida
Find names you'll both love, starting with Frida
The one-minute style quiz.