Frey
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
Meaninglord · Old Norse
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #7,562 in 2014
7 babies were named Frey in the US in 2025. It has climbed 891 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2014–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Frey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Frey, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Frey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFrey first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #7,562.
- New on the sceneFrey wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2014.
- TrendFrey has climbed 891 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Old Norse, Frey means “lord”. Our records link it to English and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Frey
Frey is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin meaning “lord”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with F and ending in “-rey”. US birth records list Frey for boys from 2014 to 2025, in 10 of those 12 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #7,562 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.8 | 359,281 boys |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 211,268 boys |
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Questions about the name Frey
What does the name Frey mean?
Frey means “lord” in Old Norse.
What is the origin of the name Frey?
Frey has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Frey a boy or girl name?
Frey is a boy name.
How popular is the name Frey?
Frey ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#7,562).