Name comparison · girl names
Frances vs. Freya
In 2025, Freya leads at #176 among U.S. girls' names, with Frances at #318. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Frances | Freya |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Comeback | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #318 | #176 |
| Babies in 2025 | 960 | 1,746 |
| All-time peak | #8 in 1918 | #129 in 2022 |
| Uniqueness score | 35 / 100 | 27 / 100 |
| Strongest state | District of Columbia (#64) | Alaska (#29) |