Frost
Meaningfrost · English
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,897 in 1916
13 babies were named Frost in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Frost you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Frost, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Frost would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFrost first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1916, when it reached #3,897.
- MeaningIn English, Frost means “frost”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Frost
Frost is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “frost”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with F and ending in “-ost”. US birth records list Frost for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 5 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1916, when it ranked #3,897 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,470,588 boys |
| 2020s | 2.0 | 491,803 boys |
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 Frost
What does the name Frost mean?
Frost means “frost” in English.
What is the origin of the name Frost?
Frost has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Frost a boy or girl name?
Frost is a boy name.
How popular is the name Frost?
Frost ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1916 (#3,897).