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Freedom

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Pronounced FREE-dum /ˈfri.dəm/High

Meaning: From the English word freedom — 'the state of being free; liberty; independence'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Freedom; liberty: Freedom is a word-name. Bold, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes. We note the word.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word freedom — 'the state of being free; liberty; independence'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; we note the word
U.S. rank (2025)#9057 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,235

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119182025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Freedom comes from the English word freedom — 'the state of being free; liberty; independence'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes (we note the word). A bold, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'FREE-dum').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a virtue word-name. Rare, freedom at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Freedom is an English word-name — 'the state of being free; liberty' — a bold virtue name used for both sexes (we note the word; said 'FREE-dum').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Freedom — English word-name; unisex

Variations

FreedaLibertad

Nicknames

Free

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If you like Freedom…

Liberty— a fellow freedom/virtue word-name
Genesis— a sound-adjacent word-name
Destiny— a kin virtue word-name
Blossom— shares Freedom's English roots
Wisdom— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Freedom mean?

Freedom is an English word-name — 'the state of being free; liberty; independence'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Freedom?

It's said FREE-dum /ˈfri.dəm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Freedom a boy or girl name?

Freedom is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Freedom?

Freedom is a very rare name in the U.S.

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