Freeborn - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Freeborn \f-reebo-rn, fre(e)-born\ is of Old English origin. May date back to slave days, or to the era of widespread serfdom, when to be born free was worthy of commemoration.

For more information, see also the related name Freeman.

A baby name that sounds like Freeborn is Fairbairn. Other similar baby names are Deerborn, Raeborn and Sherborn.

Freeborn is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Freeborn. Compare Freeborn with related baby names.