What does Freya mean?
From the Old Norse, “lady” or “noblewoman.” Freya is the Norse goddess of love and beauty.
What does Ingrid mean?
Ingrid means “beautiful” or “beloved of Ing,” a Norse fertility god.
Freya vs Ingrid
Which is more popular?
Freya is more popular than Ingrid today: about 1,746 US babies were given the name Freya in 2025, compared with 209 named Ingrid.
| Freya | Ingrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Lady, noblewoman | Ing's beauty |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | FRAY-uh | ING-grid |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1931 | 1897 |
| Peak year | 2022 (2,183) | 1967 (578) |
| In 2025 | 1,746 | 209 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Freya
Ingrid
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Freya | Ingrid |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11,354 | 1,380 |
| 2010s | 6,960 | 2,946 |
| 2000s | 772 | 4,036 |
| 1990s | 180 | 2,613 |
| 1980s | 121 | 2,504 |
| 1970s | 131 | 3,735 |
| 1960s | 54 | 4,873 |
| 1950s | 70 | 2,606 |
| 1940s | 166 | 1,895 |
| 1930s | 13 | 389 |
| 1920s | 0 | 341 |
| 1910s | 0 | 334 |
| 1900s | 0 | 83 |
| 1890s | 0 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Freya or Ingrid more popular?
Freya is more popular than Ingrid today: about 1,746 US babies were given the name Freya in 2025, compared with 209 named Ingrid.
What is the difference between Freya and Ingrid?
Freya means Lady, noblewoman (Norse origin), while Ingrid means Ing's beauty (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Freya or Ingrid?
In US records, Freya first appears in 1931 and Ingrid in 1897, so Ingrid has the longer recorded history.