Freeman
f-ree-man
US Popularity:7774
Origin:British
Meaning:A free man
If baby is a free spirit through and through, then this original boy’s name is sure to suit! Freeman has roots in England, deriving from the Middle English words freman or fremon and Old English words frēomann and frīgmann, meaning “a free man.” Commonly seen as a surname, Freeman has particular importance for African Americans, where many people adopted the surname as a way to denote themselves as being freed from slavery. This meaningful choice emphasizes the importance of autonomy in all things and will serve as a beautiful reminder to baby Free whenever anyone says their name.
Famous People Named Freeman
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Morgan FreemanActor
How Popular Is The Name Freeman?
U.S. Births
Overall:Freeman is currently #7774 in U.S. births
Boy:Freeman is currently #3617 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#3617
in 2024
+ 286
from 2023
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