Freddy
A diminutive of the male given name Frederick.
Every Freddy since 1896 — 26,968 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Freddy
Freddy is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,422 in 2025 with 127 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 26,968 American babies have been named Freddy. Its peak came in 1947, when 441 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Freddy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Freddy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 127 | #1,422 |
| 2024 | — | — | 144 | #1,332 |
| 2023 | — | — | 157 | #1,242 |
| 2022 | — | — | 142 | #1,324 |
| 2021 | — | — | 132 | #1,386 |
| 2020 | — | — | 145 | #1,267 |
| 2019 | — | — | 141 | #1,306 |
| 2018 | — | — | 171 | #1,131 |
| 2017 | — | — | 164 | #1,153 |
| 2016 | — | — | 155 | #1,217 |
| 2015 | — | — | 207 | #993 |
| 2014 | — | — | 201 | #1,015 |
| 2013 | — | — | 192 | #1,017 |
| 2012 | — | — | 227 | #914 |
| 2011 | — | — | 223 | #906 |
| 2010 | — | — | 268 | #805 |
| 2009 | — | — | 289 | #785 |
| 2008 | — | — | 327 | #712 |
| 2007 | — | — | 333 | #700 |
| 2006 | — | — | 361 | #643 |
| 2005 | — | — | 333 | #651 |
| 2004 | — | — | 324 | #642 |
| 2003 | — | — | 344 | #606 |
| 2002 | — | — | 302 | #643 |
| 2001 | — | — | 323 | #607 |
| 2000 | — | — | 315 | #609 |
| 1995 | — | — | 335 | #556 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,687 | 340 | #542 |
| 1985 | — | — | 258 | #547 |
| 1980 | — | — | 215 | #586 |
| 1975 | — | — | 194 | #580 |
| 1970 | — | — | 219 | #550 |
| 1965 | — | — | 267 | #477 |
| 1960 | — | — | 383 | #407 |
| 1955 | — | — | 430 | #349 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,568 | 427 | #327 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,781 | 335 | #324 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,589 | 306 | #324 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,451 | 187 | #400 |
| 1930 | — | — | 120 | #550 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,170 | 51 | #948 |
| 1920 | — | — | 24 | #1,560 |
| 1915 | — | — | 19 | #1,624 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Freddy
- Freddy Quinn Singer · b. 1931
- Freddy Maertens Cyclist · b. 1952
- Freddy Rodriguez Actor · b. 1975
- Freddy Adu Soccer player · b. 1989
- Freddy Loix Racing driver · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Freddy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Frederick.
How popular is the name Freddy in 2025?
Freddy ranked #1,422 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 127 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Freddy?
26,968 babies have been named Freddy in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Freddy most popular?
Freddy peaked in 1947, when 441 newborns received the name.
Is Freddy a boy or girl name?
Freddy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Freddy rising or falling?
Freddy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Freddy?
Well-known people named Freddy include Freddy Quinn (singer), Freddy Maertens (cyclist), Freddy Rodriguez (actor).