The name Fraidy experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1980s onwards, with a noticeable spike starting in the mid-1990s. Between 1982 and 1987, fewer than 15 babies were named Fraidy each year. However, this changed dramatically in 1988 when there were 15 births, marking the beginning of a consistent upward trend. The name reached its peak popularity between 2006 and 2013, with an average of over 40 births per year during these years. Although there was some fluctuation in popularity after this period, Fraidy remained a relatively popular name, with around 40-47 births per year from 2019 to 2023.