UK girl's name
Frimet
A feminine Yiddish name derived from the Hebrew name Fraida, meaning "joy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Frimet is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Frimet popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3961, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Frimet is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Frimet. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Frimet ranked #3961 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 girls were registered as Frimet.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Frimet as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3961
2021
Births in 2021
5
Latest year
Peak year
2021
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Frimet mean?
The given name Frimet is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German word "fridu," meaning peace or protection. The name is believed to have originated in the 8th or 9th century and was initially used among the Frankish and Alemannic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Germany and Switzerland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frimet can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript that contains a list of Old High German personal names. The name is also mentioned in the Lex Salica, an ancient legal code of the Salian Franks dating back to the 6th century.
In the Middle Ages, the name Frimet was particularly popular among the nobility and upper classes of German-speaking regions. Several historical figures from this era bore the name, including Frimet of Andernach, a noblewoman who lived in the 12th century and is mentioned in chronicles of the time for her philanthropic work and patronage of the arts.
Another notable bearer of the name was Frimet von Staufen, a 13th-century abbess of the Marienberg Abbey in Boppard, Germany. She is credited with overseeing the construction of the abbey's church and expanding its holdings during her tenure.
In the 14th century, Frimet von Schönau was a prominent mystic and writer from the Rhineland region of Germany. Her works, including the "Book of Divine Grace" and "The Revelations of Frimet," provided insights into her spiritual visions and experiences.
During the Renaissance period, the name Frimet continued to be used, albeit less frequently. One notable figure was Frimet von Hammelburg, a 16th-century German humanist and scholar who taught at various universities and wrote extensively on classical literature and philosophy.
Throughout history, the name Frimet has maintained its association with German-speaking regions and cultures, although its popularity has waned significantly in modern times. It remains a relatively uncommon name, treasured for its historical roots and connection to the concept of peace and protection.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Frimet over time
The chart below shows babies named Frimet registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Frimet, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Frimet by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Frimet was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3961 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Frimet
- Freya 50,564
- Florence 32,908
- Francesca 18,752
- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Frimet: questions and answers
How popular is the name Frimet in the UK right now?
In 2021, Frimet was ranked #3961 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Frimet most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Frimet in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Frimet?
A feminine Yiddish name derived from the Hebrew name Fraida, meaning "joy".
How many people are called Frimet in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Frimet across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.