Frost

♂ Boy

Pronounced FRAWST /ˈfrɔst/High

Meaning: From the word frost — 'frozen dew; a covering of ice', also an English surname (a nickname for someone with white hair or a cold manner); used for both sexes; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Frost; frozen dew: Frost is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the word frost — 'frozen dew; a covering of ice', also an English surname (a nickname for someone with white hair or a cold manner); used for both sexes; we note the word

U.S. rank (2024)#9249 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Frost comes from the word frost — 'frozen dew; a covering of ice', also an English surname (a nickname for someone with white hair or a cold manner); used for both sexes (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'FRAWST').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern nature/surname name (the poet Robert Frost bore it). Rare as a first name, frost-and-frozen-dew at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Frost means 'frozen dew; a covering of ice', also an English surname — a crisp, wintry word-name used for both sexes (we note the word; said 'FRAWST').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Frost — word/surname-name; unisex

Variations

Frostt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Frost mean?

Frost is a word-name — 'frozen dew; a covering of ice', also a surname; used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Frost?

It's said FRAWST /ˈfrɔst/ — one syllable.

Is Frost a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Frost?

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