Freeman
Meaningfree man · English
- US rank
- #4,050
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #283 in 1891
26 babies were named Freeman in the US in 2025. It has climbed 91 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 65,789 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Freeman, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Freeman would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFreeman has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Freemans, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1891, when it ranked #283. Today it's #4,050, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendFreeman has climbed 91 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,050. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Freeman means “free man”.
About the name Freeman
Freeman is a boy name of English origin meaning “free man”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-man”. US birth records list Freeman for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1891, when it ranked #283 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,050, with 26 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 243 | 4,109 boys |
| 1890s | 240 | 4,162 boys |
| 1900s | 290 | 3,454 boys |
| 1910s | 222 | 4,509 boys |
| 1920s | 172 | 5,802 boys |
| 1930s | 131 | 7,611 boys |
| 1940s | 88 | 11,403 boys |
| 1950s | 54 | 18,471 boys |
| 1960s | 37 | 26,954 boys |
| 1970s | 33 | 30,312 boys |
| 1980s | 26 | 38,358 boys |
| 1990s | 22 | 45,249 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 56,211 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 62,035 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 61,350 boys |
Other spellings of Freeman
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Freeman
What does the name Freeman mean?
Freeman means “free man” in English.
What is the origin of the name Freeman?
Freeman has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Freeman a boy or girl name?
Freeman is a boy name.
How popular is the name Freeman?
Freeman ranked #4,050 for US boys in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 1891 (#283).