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Freedom

♂ Boy

Pronounced FREE-dəm /ˈfri.dəm/High

Meaning: From the word freedom — 'the state of being free; liberty, independence' (from Old English freodom)Low

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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word freedom — 'the state of being free; liberty, independence' (from Old English freodom)
U.S. rank (2024)#6255 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 668

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319702024

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 word freedom — 'the state of being free; liberty, independence' (from Old English freodom). A bold, modern virtue-name, used for both sexes. An aspirational word-name (nickname Free).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, freedom-and-liberty at the root, and aspirational.

Did you know? Freedom means 'the state of being free; liberty, independence' (Old English freodom) — a bold, modern virtue/word-name (said 'FREE-dəm').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — freedom — word/virtue origin

Variations

Freeman

Nicknames

Free

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If you like Freedom…

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Liberty— a kin 'freedom' word-name
King— another aspirational word-name boys' name
Ransom— echoes that soft -om sound
Malcom— echoes that soft -om sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Freedom mean?

Freedom is a virtue/word-name — 'the state of being free; liberty, independence'.

How do you pronounce Freedom?

It's said FREE-dəm /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 boy's name.

How popular is Freedom?

Freedom is a rare name in the U.S.

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